I would start near EC Tunnel on a new character and join a low level Guild. Both of those would help a lot. Free buffs, maybe some good free gear, and a Guild to ask questions about stuff and to group with fellow members.
Probably would not start a Evil class also. Game is hard enough without adding that into equation.
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