Things I should "work on" while leveling?

[Baler]

In all my time playing EQ. I've learned that Anything you do other than killing for exp will slow down your leveling speed tremendously. Now I know that sounds stupid but seriously all that stuff can wait till you're 60.

Get HS key, Get Seb Key, Get CS Tooth. Get a Leatherfoot Raider Skullcap, Vial of Velium Vapors and OT Hammer.

I don't recommend tradeskills. They are a plat sink and slow down leveling.

Be aware of factions you just may be killing mobs on a faction that has a quest you'll want to do later.

Finally if you seriously plan on getting your epic. Start working on that earlier than later.