First I would pick a human character if you are not sure because humans are well balanced. I always start as marksman then take on another profession. I would start on Tatooine because it is the least dangerous except for krayt dragons but they are rare. Tattoine has lots of stuff to do so you dont get bored. I would also find a guild with generous people because when i started i needed a lot of help. Always be friends with people and laugh at thier jokes and stuff so you dont make enemys. If you are going to buy a house then make it small because they cost about 10-30 credits an hour and it gets tough to keep up with it. Do not listen to everything you here because i made it to force sensitive in 2 months but everyone said it would take 5 months. I would prefer having friends with me for help and "Safetey in number" as Obi-Wan said. If you have not bought the game yet then get the Total Experiance because it has all of the expansions and the full game for as much as the original by itself. Check the bazzars for good items that could be helpful. Good Luck