I thought for sure I would end up using an epic point to not be punted again or stepped on. I had that sinking feeling of, "Your character is going to DIE!"

Well, we live to game another day. =)
...
Or do we?

And level ups stuff is as follows.
+2 Dex, +1 Luck, +2 Int
+1 Focus, +1 knowledge, +1 Natural Force.