Thanks for the advice on the trading hub and those areas. I ended up making a gnome to explore that side of things and am better enjoying the different atmosphere and encountering more people (and being incredibly short is fun). Had a couple more questions:
I am nearing level seven and according to the wiki, the next pet spells are available in Highpass Keep. Is there a faster way to get there other than running, and is there any way to increase movement speed? The travel guide mentions teleporting, but from what I've seen in chat people ask for donations/tips for it and I doubt I could afford it. What is a fair tip for the service?
Somebody (sorry, didn't write the name down, but thank you again for answering some of my questions) pointed me toward looking into getting a
Stein of Moggok and another stein I cannot recall the name of when I get some of my illusion spells. Think the second was cheap stein or similar. Are there any other items I should be on the look out for, and how do I get the second stein if somebody happens to know what I'm talking about?