So things may be a bit delayed based upon scheduling. For now the basic rules only allow four races and four classes - though you can combine any of them for your character concept.

Races
Human
Dwarf
Elf
Halfling

Classes
Fighter
Cleric
Wizard
Rogue

So try to think up a character who would fit into a fantasy world - what type of person are they, what kinds of equipment might they use. Do you want to play a human warrior who uses a big effin' sword, or something a bit weird - an elf cleric of the nature god, or a dwarf wizard who uses his magic for excavation?