New intro thread: Sorry. Lv3 Paladin new to P1999.

[Extunarian]

Gotta agree with Estu - unless you really want to blacksmith just start leveling up and wear what you collect, and then supplement that with the occasional trip to EC.

Your main role (as you surely know) is to hold agro and take damage. Your spells handle the agro portion for you, and below level 20 the weak mobs you are fighting could essentially be tanked naked by any knight/warrior.

Just use leather armor and keep your eyes peeled for bronze, and be aware of any money or xp generating quests in the area. By the time you are in your low 20's you should be able to afford a plate or bronze item in most slots, as well as some basic jewelry.