New Player on the Lamia Server - Could use some guidance

[Bixby]

One other question I had to remove from my original post (1000 char limit, really?) I have seen people in the world have a Chocobo pet attack with them? Is that tied to a class or could i eventually have that ability as a Gladiator?

There's no character limit on edited posts. Embrace cut & paste.

The ability to get your chocobo fighting along with you comes with a level 30 side quest. Doesn't matter what class you are, as long as it's Disciple of Magic or Disciple of War. Here's a handy reference for all the other stuff you can unlock by level (spoilers!).