Welcome!
If you're looking to group, getting off of Odus is the way to go. I suspect many druids and wizards would be willing to pick you up and port you to a busier area for free if you tell them you're new. If I'm on, I'll be happy to.
As for what you should be doing, that's completely up to you. Many people focus primarily on hunting for experience, but regardless of what you're doing, if you're having fun, you're doing it right.
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