Quote: "um i just wanna know how to make characters that look like the ones in RS2...my friend said they were 2d but it doesnt mater i just wanna know how to make them"
It depends..... RS1 was 3d but had 2D charaters walking around in a 3d Enviroment.

At least I think the goblins are 2d.....
RS2 is completly 3D
Labyrnth YOU FORGOT MY FAVORITE 3d Modeling program...
Wings 3D and its completly free!
This is of a shield I made in there....

Also you will need a program called The Gimp
Found Here ~
http://www.gimp.org/
Wings 3d Can be found here ~
http://www.wings3d.com/
Also dont give up when the going gets tough.....cause it will
Also you will need a nice level editor....
You should get a) Deled (found here ~
http://www.delgine.com/
Or Get b) 3d World Stuido (costs about $100) ~ Found here
http://www.leadwerks.com/index.php?page=3DWorldStudio.htm
Well that should be enough for you for now....if you have any questions just ask! (or look around the fourms)