My apologies for my lack of response to you all! Let me start at the top.

Dud, you're character is acceptable. I did not mention any race restrictions so my only requirement is that he was born in a land aside from Mythria, whose denizens are primarily human. He adds a lot of character to the party!

For Paladin, I went with my impression that since magic and powers-close-to-gods are more prevalent, religion is much more diminished. It doesn't necessarily have to be that way, though.

RBYDark, Greenhorn, Daird, ruronihs, All accepted! Your characters are a fun mix together. a little eerie, but in a good way!

That means you are welcome to fill our last spot, drallinix.