Starting as an Iksar - Bad Idea?

[Pierth]

OP I was in the same situation as you not long ago. The only thing I can really add is that for starting areas, Cabilis is hands down the best I've encountered in game. My Iksar is my only lowbie (I have no toons higher than the teens at this point) that I've had no issues whatsoever having plenty of money for spells and items.

They also have some good quests to help you get started, like the curscale and cudgel quests.