Hello all, I am just now starting to get into FFXIV after ignoring it since Open Beta. I've been reading up on it though for the last few days since I decided to purchase it.

I read the NM's are pretty easy to camp now, since they are on a resonable timer. However, after doing some research, I am not quite sure if there are lower level NMs that can help out a lot(i.e. Leaping Lizzy and the Emporer Mosuito guy in Valkurm from FFXI).

Looking at the NM's now, they seem to be all AT LEAST lvl 30+ to solo, mostly a duo of 40 or so. Am I missing some NM's(Easily could happen), or should I just keep grinding and get to that level 35 or so sweet spot?

Also, are there any significant items I should be trying to get my hands on on the trip? I am not quite sure what I should be focusing on, although it seems like Evasion is an easy enough stat to get up.

Finally, which categories in the market ward should I be searching under for our armor? The greatest success I have found is Lower Level Tailoring, but it seems like that isn't quite where I should be looking.

P.S. Since I am not sure if it shows in my post or not, I am a level 18 PUG(Probably be 20 by end of day)