New player, although I'm somewhat fortunate in that I have a lovely axe wielding mithra to chase around and cure so it makes things easier. Reading some threads, starting to get a feel for things, but experienced hands can answer these questions:

1.)Where can I purchase a linkshell in Limsa Lominsa, and what is the initial cost? It was decided to name reserve a personal linkshell for friends who are expecting to join; as I can have up to 8 I see no problem with this.

2.)As a player who started as a conjuror and would like to try his hand at botany. Am I correct that a Bronze Hatchet is my best bet for doing this? If so, how will it's Rank 7 nature effect my leveling?

3.)How useful is food in this game, compared to its FFXI counterpart? Will I actively be derided if I join a pick-up party and find myself without food?

4.)How feasible is it to take most, if not all, of the DoH jobs to level 10ish? How usable would they be? I ask this not as a "I intend to level these jobs" so much as to get a general guide of which ones I may level together, and which I may hold off on.

Thank you all for your time and consideration. If you're on Rabanastre, don't be surprised to get a smarmy IC character response as I enjoy the game to its fullest.