Just starting out. Tips on where to go?

[Jamirus2]

Hi guys. Just starting here on P99 and enjoying myself so far. Im not a total newb to EQ, but not that far from it.

After some time deciding on a class to play, i ended up with a Barbarian Shaman. He is currently level 3, and im not opposed to recreating him.

So, i know that getting to queynos wouldn't be too difficult, i know how to get through Black Burrow, but from what i've read, Freeport area is the place to be for both leveling and money. Unfortunately, i don't know of a way to safely get there. Would it be.more benefitial to just make an Ogre or Troll Shaman?

Alternatively, i was considering making a Human Enchanter and starting in Freeport, but i enjoy healing and, buffing and debuffing, and like the speed boost i can give myself as Shaman.

If i do end up keeping the Barb, what loot should i keep to try and get some plat from the Barb starting area? I know of bone chips and spiderling silk, bit what about stuff like gnoll scalps, polar bear skin, and meat that drops?

Any and all help is grratly appreciated.