I have a couple of ideas for my character.

First would be a wizened, nearly elderly Knight. I'd like to work him into a more Paladin-esque character, giving him some "holy" magic, so any information on religion in the setting would helpful.

The latter is a merchant who plans to change the world for the better through less than legal means. Pressuring politicians, control of trade rings, perhaps some genuine extortion and racketeering here and there.