Yes there will be RP. We are really going for an IRE/Avalon feel to the game, with our own flare, of course! If you haven't played any of those games, I really do suggest it!
The score command is what you type to see your own level and information about your character.
The honours command is information on others. If you play around with an IRE Mud (Achaea, Imperian, Lusternia, Aetolia, etc) You can Honours people and see information on them.
What muds have you played? I am not sure I've ever played a mud where it didn't show you your experience level, etc.