Necro/Mage yea I know - sorry

[Damaja]

I'm planning on coming to P99 myself. Not sure about what to play. I plan on Soloing mostly since my play times can be weird at times but I am stuck on the two top choices.

yes yea /sigh

Necro vs Mage

I am thinking from past experience the Mage is gonna be so much easier to level than a Necro. I have never really played a Necro much .... mostly Mages so I know more on them than Necros. I dunno, what would you guys suggest from the two classes? I have never went past the lower 50's on Live, so many years ago that I played. I have never been to the Planes either.

Between the two pets of the two classes, how are they at soling?

I want to solo mostly, once 50 I am sure I'll group.
I want to be able to easily make cash to support myself.
I want to be useful at 50 - not sure which of the two are most useful.

Suggestions?