Best newbie friendly class/race?(casual player)

[mgellan]

Second the Barb Shaman, EF / BB / QH are excellent places to level, between Gnoll teeth in Blackburrow, rabid animals in QH, and the general density of mobs the Western part of Norrath can't be beat. When you hit 14 you can either stick around or make the 24m run to Freeport (seriously, I've done it a number of times and I can do it in one SOW, through the Gorge, Runnyeye route.)

There are too many druids IMHO.

Regards,
Mg