[Coridan]

Go to Kithicor Forest at night and ask if any tainted battleworn morningstars are rotting great great newbie weapon you can get totally free.

Other than that, good cheap early items include Lockjaw Hide Vest, Splitpaw Hide Tunic, Foreman Tunic.

On my own druid though I was determined and got Brown Chitin Protector and Black Chitin Leggings. Love that druid in plate look. Especially as a Half Elf.