I picked a halfling rogue on live circa 1999 which is very similar to a gnome. It's a fun class but definitely dependent on other people to keep you alive. The stat min-maxers will vote barb or dwarf but frankly maxing strength (eventually) when buffed is not hard.
I would be tempted to make a more capable class that can solo and figure out the game that way. A necromancer for example. Plus by the time you have picked up a few dozen levels if you still hate it you will prob have enough platinum for the most basic rogue equipment.
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