On another note, if you are looking for role-playing in-game, hit a local tavern! Plenty of role-players look for new people to meet there, and you may catch yourself (For better or for worse) in the middle of an interesting scenario. Don't be shy, some of us don't bite!

Plenty of people within the community can at the very least find a friend who can get you invites to the various linkshells, and those are invaluable tools for connecting with others and arranging events!

(Double post because my original one was "too long")