Character creation happens during the opening Prologue sequence, before combat training. The opening footage includes choosing the protagonist's presentation, adjusting skin tone and entering a name. To revisit the protagonist later, GameSpot describes replaying the Prologue through Descend Again from an Obelisk save.
Reach the new-body settings
MrSOAP999's opening recording reaches the new-body settings conversation around the seven-minute mark. The player then chooses the character's presentation and discusses skin tone before reaching the name prompt. Continue through those opening conversations if you have not yet reached the creation screen.
Review the appearance choices on the screen before moving to naming. The recording shows one player's selections, so it is useful for seeing the sequence rather than previewing every possible combination. Choose the presentation you want to use for your protagonist, then follow the next prompt.
Enter a name and review the preference question
The name prompt follows the initial appearance selection. Its dialogue tells the player they may choose a name, and the creator then reacts to the displayed default. Use the spelling shown in your game, since spoken captions can render names inconsistently.
After naming, the recording includes a question about insects and similar creatures. The creator interprets it as an arachnophobia-related setting. Read its exact wording before confirming, because the video does not compare the visual results of both choices.
Revisit the protagonist through Prologue replay
GameSpot's settings guide describes Descend Again on the title screen when the player has saved in the Obelisk as their named character. It says replaying the Prologue offers another opportunity to adjust the protagonist along with difficulty and Casual or Classic settings. Plan for replaying the opening rather than expecting an appearance change to happen instantly during a Flame Lord chapter.
The guide says the Prologue must be completed again before returning to the Flame Lord stories. IGN's tips also mentions recustomizing Eshmel through Prologue replay. Check the story progression guide if you need to orient the chamber and replay step first.
Keep route and class decisions separate
The protagonist's creation sequence comes before the later Flame Lord route choice. Use the route hub to compare those story paths and the class hub for party development. An appearance preview will not answer the separate question of which route or combat role you want to play.