All alignments allowed, but if you are a lawful good Paladin you better have a really good reason to cater to demons, and some way to have planar adaptation on you at all times.
25 point buy
--You are starting at character level 8.
--3rd party stuff is case by case basis.
--Elephant in the room houserules are in effect. (both for players and enemies)
--Background skills are in play.
--Pick your expected wealth level. You can recoup up to 8K from self crafting items.
Rolling for hp is: Roll half you hitdice, add this to the other half.
Example: Bob he fighter (d10 hd) rolls a D5 and adds 5 to it. Meaning you are guaranteed at least mildly above average hit dice.