They all sort of are! That is the way it is set up really.

Don't overthink it to start off. Spend time picking up crafting stuff as you are travelling between quests.

Don't be buying stuff!

You will get stuff for free either picked up or as a reward from quest. That will suit for levelling.

Do you intend to craft your own stuff? If so, decon everything you pick up and can't use. If you don't, then sell it all and use gold later to buy your stuff.

Level up via side quests as well. So do as many quests as you can in an area. Some side quests you pick up on route to another, pick them up as you may be able to do multiple in the same area.

By questing and not buying you will pick up quite a bit of gold, upgrade your backpack asap. You can carry more to either sell or decon.

Provision crafting can help but focus mainly on foods as the drinks for regen are not worth it really. Steal from some houses and you will start to get recipes if all else fails then a quick look at some guild traders for cheap recipes will sort you out.

Alchemy can help if only for health potions, water, columbine and mountain flower in early stages.

As to what class, it really comes down to your play style not ours.

I'm levelling a Nightblade at the moment, dual wield with bow on secondary. Gives options for range and in your face. I'm not focusing on skills, I have a ranged aoe and then switch to DW then jump in and hit them with pointy sticks.

Some prefer the safety net of self heals, so Templar is a good choice apparently.

What have you played before and what was your favourite character/class? That may help to advise.

Thanks for reply