I have read a few of your other posts and it sounds like you are trying to learn the ropes. If I may suggest
- Bard
- Healer
- Paladin
I have basically picked these because they have some level of built in:
- Damage reduction
- Healing
After a ten year break my first return character was a bard and everybody loves a bard they are great group companions (As are healers). Because you are trying to get the swing play neutral (Which negates paladin but don't discount the chance to learn as a member of Fort) which means you can travel with basically everyone. I found bards to be fairly good for solo explore (Takes ages to kill stuff but very survivable), my bard was the first bard I have ever played in my total time playing CF and I learned a lot enjoyed the char and ended up age dying. IMHO any of the three above will get you over the "Hero" hurdle.