Suggestions for a total Newbie

Hello fellow Aenean's,
I am new to this world ( and pw's in general ) and would love a few pointers.
I have logged in created a character and done some shopping.
I am playing a fighter as I like to shoot and hit things.
I have picked up some quests and I would just like to know if there is a good one to take first.
I have tried the Ant hive quest and got to the Queen before being slaughtered.
Any suggestions?
I appreciate your help in advance

Welcome to Aenea!

Generally, I would advise taking a tour of the Vale, and explore what is there except for the large cave set halfway up the hill. Rumor has it that it is haunted. Make inquiries of the locals and see what is offerred, but hold off on the mayor's official tasks for a while until you get settled for a while. Check the bulletin board in the Sleeping Dragon for odd jobs and info; these are generally quite helpful. And please take your time and visit, as exploration and information are keys to experience.

As for early tasks, I recommend helping out near the Temple of Healing. As you may have noticed, it remains quite busy.