Hi there person reading this post!

I'm really new to the whole MMO thing. This is my first attempt at making a character, trying to get into MMOs. So far I'm overwhelmed with the systems and stuff that FF14 has to offer but managing alright. Still on a trial basis and at Lvl 17 currently.

Few questions I have:

-Would there be some place I can find a Mentor, preferably a great Lancer / Dragoon Mentor?
-I'm hanging out in Ultros because my favorite Let's Players have a FC there. Can someone explain how Free Company's operate?
-How much FF fan service is in game vs having to pay real money to get stuff?
-Someone told me the game and the expansion frequently goes on sale on PSN. Currently there's a SE sale of FF14 Complete for 24.99 ending tomorrow. Is that a great price? Should I only buy ARR and wait for another sale of HW?
-In Game economy, what crafts offer great benefit to new players?

Hope to meet more players and fans out there. Thanks!