The essence in Fable lies in the development of your character. You start out with a blank slate, a person with no skills or experience, and as the story develops you shape and create your character as you see fit – no strings attached. Starting age is 15-16 years, and from that point Fable moves fast forward till you get out of puberty. Then you will start aging, but very slowly, and in time your appearance changes depending on your age.