Cleric Questions.

[Varrel]

Hello everyone.

Ive been playing for a tiny bit. Trying each class to see what I liked and enjoy about the game. I picked Cleric last night as the one I want to seriously level. But I am worried about making money. I had a cleric on live during Luclin and remember never soloing.

How do Clerics make money?
How important is gear? I get the feeling im gonna be naked until high level.
Is finding groups okay while leveling?