[quote=@Ariamis]
I'm interested in making a character, though I'm not sure if you'll accept another heteromorphic character such as an illithid/mind flayer. It can also take some time to do the sheet since I'm not that familiar with the novels and there's plenty of numbers to crunch.
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The Overlord anime is an excellent way to get yourself quickly familiar with the story quickly. All 12 episodes, about 24 minutes each, can be watched here: http://animeshow.tv/Overlord/

The novels can always be read later to further expand your knowledge. :)