i wouldn't roll a naked hybrid as my first character. the xp penalty can be pretty brutal and having no gear just makes it worse. watching a naked mage three levels under you solo a mob that would mop the floor with you can be pretty demoralizing.
i would roll a monk. mend is op. you don't need much gear and you'll be able to afford a full set of WUs and EBMs in no time flat. Monks are one of the funnest/most exciting classes end-game. Start in FP. When you hit level 2-3, head to EC and ask a high level mage or druid for a damage shield--you'll be level 10 in 2-5 hours. Around level 9-11 head to WC and hang around the druid ring. Ask high level mages for a damage shield and high level druids for a damage shield, skin like nature, and regen. With the last three in particular you'll blow through reds with little to no downtime and reach level 18 or so in six hours or less.
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