STEP 1. Create Character & Complete the Tutorial

First, I would recommend starting with a Human-Captain Class, Male or Female, whichever you prefer. You will be leveling this character to approximately level 15, so bear in mind this is not a permanent character, just one to help you get through the tougher regions of the game. At level 10 you will receive a "Herald" or helper that the Captain can summon to use as a "Shield". The other reason I suggest you start with a Human race character, because the tutorial is short and you will begin the game in an area that you can rack up some easy points.

Second, make sure you check off the "skip the tutorial" radio button in the create-a-character section, unless this is your first character and you want to spend about 15 minutes interacting with the main prologue "backstory". Complete the tutorial in Archet (the starter city) and do not spend too much time grinding here, because you will not receive credit for monster kills or areas visited, which is the basis for earning Turbine Points, after you leave the tutorial. Complete the minimum quests offered and receive your quest rewards and move on to completion. You will receive the starter weapons, gears and enough cash to purchase your class attributes, later. You should spend about 30 minutes in the tutorial before moving on to the promotion "instance", which is an interactive cutscene, that you will be required to finish, before moving on the main game. You will know you are close to the end of the tutorial when you speak to Jon Brockenbroke in the Hunter Lodge.