Combo boxes don't really make any sense. What he wants to do is get typed input returned as a char* or array. dbInput() can be used for this with the least flexibility but highest ease of use.
char characterName=dbInput();
Additionally, you can use dbInk() and dbSetCursor before the input command to move the cursor to a more ideal location. However, this is still very limited.
dbInk(dbRGB(255,0,0),dbRGB(0,0,0));
dbSetCursor(dbScreenwidth()/2-100,dbScreenHeight()/2-10);
Essentially all text/print settings apply to dbInput(), be it color, font, size, or face.
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