First time play easy mode. Try to keep two warriors up front to ranger attackers in the back. Gather elfroot as much as possible and always grad ores until you realize what ones you prefer. Don't count on bought armor to be great gatta craft it or find it as a drop. Same goes for weapons. Don't focus solely on the main quest you will get too far ahead for your level do side stuff try for 2 levels or so then do main if you're just there for the story. Don't be an asshole to your companions they can leave it you piss them off too much. Any questions ask