Your journey begins with choosing an ancestry. Each of the four ancestries -- Human, Kau'roran, Veth, and Selvar -- grants unique traits that shape how you interact with the world.
Type ancestry <name> to choose. Selvar characters also choose a seasonal coat (ancestry selvar summer or ancestry selvar winter).
After choosing, you start with basic equipment and a starting ability tied to your ancestry. Your starter items are packed into your inventory, so check inventory and gear, then use equip <item> before you head into danger. Explore your surroundings to find work, build your skills, and eventually earn entry into a guild hall that fits your path.