A DRG can easily clear the solo quests without needing to be overgeared or overleveled. We're the tankiest melee class and we can kite (with Piercing Talon) when needed, plus we have access to defensive (Foresight, Featherfoot) and healing (Second Wind, Bloodbath) crossclass skills.

If he doesn't have the situational awareness to not stand in stuff, then I'm afraid DRG is not the class for him, as it requires high amounts of dodging and quick reflexes.