Ding lvl 13...now working backwards! :0

[Ravager]

http://wiki.project1999.com/Research_Aid

For great exp and loot. The concordance vendors for around 10 plat. Greater Lightstones give you 4% exp and Lightstones give you 2% exp. All without leaving the zone.

Grouping is more fun though and the more people you group with early, the easier it will be to find groups later. As great as Unrest and Guk can be, Oasis is probably the quickest place for a cleric to get a pick up group.