(from the back of the book) The Hercules & Xena Hero's Guide includes everything players need to get started: Complete Hero Creation Rules. Profiles of some of the Ancient World's greatest heroes. Information on the regions of the Ancient World. Detailed (well as detailed as I could get without being hurt -- you should have seen what Ares said to me!) information on the gods. Descriptions of some of the types of people that inhabit the Ancient World. Lists of some of the many items available for purchase from other fine entrepreneurs such as myself (although if you buuy them from me I will give you a special discount).