Reading the rule book is a bit to take in, so I'm not going to rush through the chapters. It'll most likely be a couple of months before I can finally arrive to one of your monthly events. However, I'm pretty certain I'd like to start out as an NPC and kitchen help for the majority of that first visit to the realm. It seems like too good of an opportunity for someone new to get a good feel of everyone playing our their roles and really see good interaction. Plus I love cooking.
Maybe for a day I'd use it as some training for which ever first character I'll design. And Gods know I'll need some help there. You've all been pleasant and helpful, so thank you very much for that.