Does it get better or lively after lvl 10?

[Shinokaze]

I mean this in a nice way, but level 5 is nearly nothing. hell, people say that leveling to 50 is just practice for the real game.

nothing is going to change much at level 10.

I have no idea what you mean by getting attacked by NPC's

finding groups, active stable guilds and chats are nothing to do with level however. You can do all of that without even getting past level 1. By the sounds of it you need to go out, find a good, medium sized FC, talk and ask questions and fall in love with the game and people. Out of all the complaints I've heard from this game, I don't think I've ever heard anti-social being one xD

the npcs aren't attacking me automatically when i go near them. normally, npcs have a red status bar and ready to attack automatically when go you near.

anti-social means not helpful, not friendly, non-responsive or having an elitist,throw-to-the-wolves,watch-you-fail attitude without responding or by being quiet.

[studionevermore1]

Lvl 5 is very early days yet, have you tried reaching out in your main city?

[RazAgule]

I am low level but when I got to around 10 or so I started encountering mobs / NPCs that will automatically attack. I think they (developers) keep it easy for low levels while you learn the ropes and earn more skills / gear. I just resubscribed and look forward to starting to play again. I am going to start my new character on Faerie I think. I was looking for a medium-high population server so it isn't too lonely in the lower levels.