Do you have to read the novel beforehand? I did read a bit, but that was ages ago, so I can only remember...well...not much at all. However, if you would have me, I would play a tanky melee character. Love to tank in MMOs. I'm at that period of my life where I have wayy more freetime than I need, so I can post multiple times a day (not recommended though, not fun for everyone). But yeah, I have time to spare and ideas to toss around.

 Edit: Meaningful employment? Pfft... Of course I have that. Like totally. Ha ha. Yeah.