There are many kinds of souls. Iridescent and shimmering, for those who lived truly fulfilling lives. Deep crimson, for those engulfed by hatred. Dark green, for calmness, balance and wisdom. Stygian blue, for sadness, depression and great empathy. Great golden, for pride.

But these are not yours.

Your soul is pitch black.

...

<span class="mu-s">"Alright, champ, let's get this over with. Welcome to Alterorbis, the world of riches, adventure, yada yada yada... Huh... Not often you see souls like that. Whatever. Pick your race and I'll throw you right in. I'd have offered you more than three but the number's fixed, something about the randomization algorithm, so it is what it is."</span>

The options display before you.

<span class="mu-b">[Necrotic]</span>
<span class="mu-s">Bone Centipede</span>
These wretched beings of rotten flesh and bone appear along with more terrible monstrosities wherever sufficient magical forces preside over battlefields, which is basically every battlefield there is, considering the wild magic running throughout all of the world. Two meters long, they usually manage to survive quite a bit more compared to other undead due to their low profile, but not long enough to become something greater. You'll be different, right?..
[Spawn in a Battlefield]
Rank F
Power: 4
Magic: 1
Charm: 0

<span class="mu-g">[Feral]</span>
<span class="mu-s">Sewer Rat</span>
These giant cousins of regular rats are your run of the mill opponents for low-level adventurers, but don't let yourself be tricked by their singular power. Their true strength lies in banding together and drowning the enemy in a tide of fur, dirty claws and long incisors, though only to turn on their kin in internecine fights over corpse loot and food. Their life is usually short, but there's definitely potential for those who manage to survive the harsh reality of being hunted and competing with other, more horrible beings lurking in the sewers.
[Spawn in the Sewers of a City]
Rank F-
Power: 3
Magic: 0
Charm: 1

<span class="mu-r">[Demonic]</span>
<span class="mu-s">Spawn</span>
A mass of flesh corded into powerful bipedal muscles in the lower half and grabbing, slamming tentacles complete with a jag-toothed mouth in the upper, these two meter tall things are the weakest of demons. They usually die either serving the will of a greater being in the demonic dimension or getting hunted down by those in the mortal. Just like previous two, these hold potential for greatness.
[Spawn in the Caves out of a Portal]
Rank F
Power: 4
Magic: 1
Charm: 0