You can be a ninja, and train in a mystical village tucked behind a waterfall, trained by a master of the art of stealth and assassination to become a shadow warrior. You can become one with the void and end life with just a breath, and be the unknown killer of thousands.
Or you can be a pirate, and sail on a ship, drink rum, carouse with wenches, and become filthy rich and famous for shooting things.
Yeah, I think I know which one I'm choosing.