Character creation

[Vechernyaya]

Can I customize the character ? Create my own ? Play a female character ?

[BlackjackGT]

fwiw (cause website doesn't give much to go on), from website:
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/the-ascent

Fully customize your character's appearance, skills and abilities to match your playstyle and loot various weapons and gear as you grow stronger.

Can't tell from their vague text and screenshots how extensive that is.