Returning player

[Aian]

I'm a returning player from the first month - I've read the updates etc (sort of understanding them) and just logged on to check out what is new etc.

I have a 17 physical level and various melee ranks of which gladiator is highest at 20 (I think - I've exited the game at this current time). My race is one of the giant guys.

I'm starting back up with a friend and was wanting to play a magical character this time. Further I had hoped of starting from the beginning so I can re-familiarise myself with the game.

I can not seem to find a new character button though - would I have to delete my old character first? How difficult would it be for me to just use my current char and "start" again? Lastly, would my race make much difference (I had selected it originally for tanking)?

I guess I wouldn't mind using my old char - I would get the advantage of the physical level and my crafting ranks - bit worried my race is going to prevent me from going magical though.

Thanks for any help you can give!