Would I be stupid to want to roll a second pally?

[Foxplay]

If you want to do it, do it. Nothing weird about it. Even more justified since you have a specific goal that cannot be achieved on your first Paladin (Nature's Defender)

In the end the differences will be small and most likely replaced by raid weapons if you ever get any of those. But fashion / race selection is a huge thing for classic EQ players so if its what you want then go for it.... Heck even if you do get raid weapons natures defender still looks dope as hell just for fashion quest alone