Paul Farquhar
Legend
Then make a different interesting character that fits the game the DM has created. There is an infinite number of potential interesting characters, if you can only think of one you have a serious problem.A DM can most certainly limit you form making a specific interesting character. Multiple times.
If the DM has created a historical campaign set during the Hundred Years War you do not get to play a Tortle. If the DM has created a campaign set in the world of The Dark Crystal you do not get to play as a human.