[@WilsonTurner] I've had a look at the character, and I think you've done a great job. Looks like you get what this game is about. 
When it comes to the background; yes, we're going to develop the world as we go along, but our characters should know something about each other, and what they've been through before (we can assume that we've been adventuring together for a while, lots of long night by the fire). You don't have to write a lot, just a few lines about your characters life before our game. Also, don't hesitate to namedrop stuff that might be important later in the game. *wink, wink*