How detailed is the character creation process?. As funny as this sounds, I just want to be a big fat bald guy that like to kill stuff with my hands (or swords, or claws, etc).

Character creation isn't very detailed. You choose from some pre-made face/skin textures, choose a hair style, pick starter clothing style and color, and that's it. So you can't make a fat character.

EDIT: That's physical appearence though. Other aspects give you more choices. There's a dozen different factions choose from, 13 jobs/classes, and a pretty flexible skillpoint system.

Aww man... that sucks. I was really hoping to play a fat man that can bust out with some melee fighting or even sword combat. Basicly I'm used to play really big characters that act like a wall to protect those guys behind me doing the real damage. Oh well... thanks for the info.