What is a good area to kill in?
You are likely to find them as you go along, but as a newbie, you are probably best entering the “newbie forest” just west of town. It includes many monsters that are excellent experience for your level and a guard, Jennifer, who prevents higher level mortals from entering. You get a 10% bonus on the sale price of everything sold at Bob’s, so make sure you find him inside. Also included in the newbie forest is a nearby newbie desert, a tree full of elflings, a mother who keeps all of her brood in a shoe, and several other items of enticement… including a baby copper dragon which you may be fortunate enough to kill!
