E5 Main Theme, "United" (lyrics)

Battered, here I stand, on my last leg

Fighting for my land, with courage and pride all the way

For my own, I press on, and my life I will lay down

To the bitter end, my song I will sing, let it ring... Unity!

The fundamental focus of E5 is the concept of change. This is reflected not only in the subtitle, but also by the extensively planned class system, which is greatly expanded from its E4 iteration. The vehicle by which this change is facilitated is a journey of self-discovery. While this theme is present in every installment, I personally feel it is most prevalent in E5. As the world is based on our own, the characters and their struggles are perhaps more relatable than before.

E5's personal plot might best exemplify the series' inclusive creed. E5 is more than just a story about a world filled with characters who feel. It's a celebration of human individuality, of the very world we live in and the wonderful diversity thereof; of history, culture, and community. Embrace yourself, come what may!

Class List

The class system of E5 differs from that of E4 in that every character cannot assume every class, but rather a subset that best suits their disposition and/or their general occupation. Also, the classes themselves are not so much broad or typical RPG roles as in E4, but culturally-inspired personalities that complement the psychosocial leanings of each character.

1. Scuffler: A scruffy street fighter who can chain lightning-quick combos.
2. Intellectual: A genius who bores enemies to sleep (or death) with lengthy lectures.
3. Botanist: Mixes herbal concoctions, including chamomile to put enemies to sleep.
4. Squire: Flamboyantly-dressed knights-in-training with a flair for flashy combat.
5. Navigator: A world traveler who can easily spot secret passages and treasure.
6. Pirate: A swashbuckling seafarer who wields a variety of swords.
7. Roleplayer: A nerd (er, wizard) who can learn to use enemy attacks by witnessing them.
8. Medic: White-clad clinicians who administer both inoculations and lethal injections.
9. Raider: A desert thief who carries a canteen and commands sandstorms.
10. Pharaoh: A mighty monarch who calls upon ancient deities for powerful attacks.
11. Tamer: A warrior of the wild who captures and trains monsters.
12. Night Queen: A temptress of the dark who bewitches foes with intoxicating beauty.
13. Soldier: A trooper who summons tanks and aerial strikes with a portable radio.
14. Harlequin: A jester with a variety of tricks, such as breathing fire and water balloons.
15. Cleric: A more spiritually-focused healer and protector than the secular medic.
16. Gladiator: A brave fighter who wears heavy armor and uses many kinds of weapons.
17. Olympian: A legendary athlete who generates sonic booms with incredible speed.
18. Dark Lord: A rogue knight who calls upon the forces of darkness to do their bidding.
19. Merchant: A plucky trader who can spot hidden merchandise and summon shops.
20. Vizier: A magician with powers of teleportation, calling the djinn with magic lamps.
21. Paladin: A righteous knight who commands the mighty Five Pillars.
22. Dreamer: A prophet who turns their surreal dreams (and nightmares) into reality.
23. Alchemist: A pseudoscientist who mixes magic ingredients and conjures a phoenix.
24. Folk Dancer: A lithe and stylish performer who even dances with fire.
25. Cossack: A lively soldier who sings battle hymns and plays a deadly game of roulette.
26. Clairvoyant: A mystic who has access to a wide array of psychic abilities.
27. Astromancer: A practitioner of projection who calls upon astral entities for assistance.
28. Taoist: A specialist in energy balance who can evoke geomancy.
29. Ninja: A stealthy assassin who can summon Guardians like Inari and Kyubi.
30. Samurai: A feudal champion who can summon the four elemental gods.
31. Neko: A magical werecat who unleashes feline fury with ferocious transformations.
32. Swami: A guru who invokes yogic disciplines to enhance their abilities.
33. Siren: A songstress of the sea who beseeches marine deities for aid.
34. Viking: A seafaring berserker who wields hammers, axes, and the power of the gods.
35. Aristocrat: A pampered prude who excommunicates those that don't suit their fancy.
36. Highlander: A bagpiping mountain warrior who dangerously dances with swords.
37. Leprechaun: A trickster who baffles adversaries with a variety of glitzy spells.
38. Caballero: A consummate gentleman with a festive fighting style.
39. Marcher: A cheery soul who supports allies with all manner of musical skills.
40. Maid: A servant who mops the floor with monsters, especially insects with pesticide.
41. Ruffian: A leather-clad biker who hogs the road and runs enemies over.
42. Shaman: A spiritualist who has mastered a wide variety of elemental weapons.
43. Time Traveler: A mysterious individual with powers of spatiotemporal distortion.