New Wizard Advice

[Cyph]

Hi all,
I've been considering rolling a new toon for my pending return to P99 and have been putting serious consideration into playing a wizard, it's one of the few classes I never played. I've read a lot online, mostly negative to be honest, but I'm still interested. I'm thinking of having it as a background toon whilst I work (and who knows, I may go back to main'ing one of my other toons).

Class wise, it seems that gnomes are up there. I played a gnome necromancer and ended up loving that little fellow. Or a human.

Anyway, some questions for any experienced wizards out there:
- What race is recommended or does it matter at the end of the day?
- Religion wise, is it worth choosing Solusek Ro or going agnostic?
- Should I expect to live a solo life or are wizards (more) welcomed in groups these days?

Any other advice?

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