-First of all; be patient. It takes a lot to build a character.
-The cave in Crossglen "ratcave" is a good place to start.
-The cave south of Crossglen "snakecave" is a goldmine..
(think I went into that cave 1000 times).
-Crossglen to Vilegard, there are mushrooms just beneath the magic locked house. Then head up the Dulean road & repeat either way.
-The cave between Loneford and Brimhaven. It's not so boring because of the freshness of the water.
-Sell meat, untill you're strong enough to travel between the lowland and Remgard, where you can cook your meat for 30 gold in the tavern.