Total Noob To p99 old eq

[Selania]

Hi, i am totally new to old eq i didn't start playing until around gates or further in.
i have no idea where to begin i haven't made a character yet.

i am trying to figure out what are best or at least strong race/class combinations
and since im just starting out new at lvl 1 could use some help with guild or whatever anything really.

i am wanting to have fun with the game but know i need a way to make plat so i don't really know what classes are good for solo/farming/leveling as my first toon. what is needed what gets groups what lvls fastest or solos best.

im normally into melee classes ive been known to play hybrid and support roles too.
not much into healing its boring im more of a killer than a healer but i know how to if needed.

so what im looking for is

1) ability to farm plat
2) solo well with good survival and leveling ability
3) desired in groups
4) melee dps or other/ hybrid types.
5) a guild and some friends to guide me around the world and group.

thank you all in advanced sorry i am a noob lol and need any and all help and options and opinions that are beneficial to p99 life.