Note that a Monk will be somewhat difficult to deal with at lower levels, not unlike a baby mage. I love both of those classes though. I was a bit disappointed with the ranger quest, big ranger fan I am.
I'd recommend a fighter (dual weapon slot him/her for max damage) sort if you are not well versed in D&D. I picked up D&D about two years ago, having not played since I was 8-9. It will not take long for you to pick up the nuances of the game, and there is always - ALWAYS this forum to ask questions.
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