If you had around 45k to spend...

[kjs86z]

edit: if you ever want to solo, ignore this post

You could consider a rogue.

Highly desired raid class, full epic MQ is like 30k. Buy a Sebilite Croaking Dirk for your offhand and your weapons are "done" until 60.

Take the other 12-13k and get some haste (Silver Chitin Hand Wraps / Flowing Black Silk Sash), +hp rings, some basic STR or HP gear using this:

https://wiki.project1999.com/Category:Rogue_Equipment

Go through each slot, sort it by STR, find cheap items (thinking stuff like 2x orc fang or diamondine earring, 2x tar goo strands, etc).

Spend 1-55 along the XP superhighway. Be that rogue that scoops up a good portion of trash cash. At 55 you'll get double backstab and will be desired in good cash camps.

Upgrade your haste to something nutty once you farm up.

You're ready for the raid game.