[darkreap]

These might be what you are looking for. Not really aimed at new toons but they are the earliest quests which give relatively good armor. Also, I think they look pretty legit. Contrary to the name, Everquest isn't so much about questing as it is about camping.

http://wiki.project1999.com/ShadowBound_Armor_Quests
http://wiki.project1999.com/Harvester_Quest
http://wiki.project1999.com/Words_of_Darkness_Quest
http://wiki.project1999.com/Mirgon_Dower%27s_Head

Apart from these quests here are a few good drops you can get in your 30s:
http://wiki.project1999.com/Dark_Circlet
http://wiki.project1999.com/Bracelet_of_Woven_Grass
http://wiki.project1999.com/Batskull_Earring
http://wiki.project1999.com/Sheer_Bone_Mask
http://wiki.project1999.com/Gatorscale_Sleeves