Glad someone made a thread, i just started the game and currently sitting in character editor and want to be a mage since i dont like close combat.
I have a few question if you guys dont mind.

-Does race matter in the long run? I like Poons the most, followed by Imps
-Where should i put my 5 points in?
-The weapon that resembles a staff is the one i should pick when i want to be a mage i assume?
-Where should i put my future stat points in assuming i get more of those?
-What are the things im 100% locked in forever after i made my decision, any kind of do-overs/respec/character edit?
-Any other tips for a mage beginner or beginner as a whole?