Started a rogue...

[Swinger]

So I found a very cheap Rogue with epic for sale. Had to buy it. Couldn't pass up the deal, even though he is a WOOD ELF! I know Wood Elves aren't the best rogues.. but I do like their looks.

Anyways, I'm wondering what kind of gear I should be going for.. I'm not loaded or anything, but I'm not poor either. I know of course STR gear is a must. Is there any other stats I should be trying to raise as well? Wood Elves are weak, so I've been mostly going for STR (176 or something right now). But I've started to wonder if there is anything else I should be looking into.

Also, I'm not high enough for an offhand weapon yet, but I was wondering what the best "affordable" offhand is. I've got a Locustlure in my bag for when the time comes, but I don't know how much agro the proc draws. I've also got an Ebonwood Cudgel and an Acid Etched War Sword just so I can keep up my combat skills. But how often will the Acid Etched War Sword (procs Ykesha) proc in my offhand?

One last thing! I'm wanting to journey down into Lower Guk to snag a DE illusion mask. As I said, I'm very low level. I'm wondering if I am able to sneak/hide safely down to the camp to wait for a mask to drop? Does anything on the way see through sneak/hide?

Any tips, advice, or info is very much appreciated!