Group tips for a newbie?

Hi all. I recently got started on the W&W habit after my long addiction to EQ became unbearable. I'm still feeling my way around the game, but I think I'm off to a good start. Here's the group I'm using and the development I have planned...

Human Warrior/Samurai
Dwarf Warrior/Paladin
Ratling Rogue/Ninja/Assassin
Whiskah Priest
Oomphaz Wizard (Sun)/Warlock (Moon)
Oomphaz Wizard (Stone)/Warlock (Fiend)

Right now I'm planning on keeping the Priest as his base class and developing him fully as a caster in both Vine and Spirit...I only made him a Whiskah because I didn't feel like making 3 Oomphaz in one group. I chose the Oomphaz over the Pixies for my Wizards because they're more durable and have Mana Seed, and since they can't wear most armor anyway, they're just fine in a robe. I'll have all six books of magic in this group by the time I'm done, with a strong set of melee types as well. It's working well so far.

Now if I can just figure out how to get Shinwiki to open the hatch to the Toadem Grounds for me...

You just need tell Shinwiki you Ukabu and he open passage for you.

Sounds like a worthy bunch you have there!
Welcome to the best W&W forum anywhere and I wish you lots of fun playing the game!

: )
Moni