Not even sure where to begin...

Gear? No clue what a non magical set is, especially at lowbie. Not sure where to get most of the items villagers use because I've never played a villager.

Gearing? I know this is vague, but generally, +dam, str/dex gear for berserkers? What about scouts or defenders? What are good builds for defenders and scouts?

Regear? I'm not entirely sure what the substitutes are for basic gear, like charred bracers. I'm good with warriors though, and know where a lot of weapons are. Just not entirely sure which are non-magic specifically though, because I've never had to remember.

I can navigate the mud fairly well, I think. So lack of potions *shouldn't* be a major issue. But I really want to learn how to deal with this anyway.

How important is deathfulness?

How important is village history knowledge? Like I said, I've never done one so I don't know this like the back of my hand. And most RP with villagers doesn't involve deep converstation about the past.

I'd venture that I am competent with warriors, and would not suck with assassins in other circumstances, though the latter I have only gotten into hero range a couple of times. Clueless about thieves and don't seem inclined to trying one right now.

Thanks for whatever responses.