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My suggestion would be to try out all the characters and then choose one to stick with. They're all quite different. Also make sure to take advantage of all the events. Most have really good rewards.
Have fun! I've been playing for years and this game still has the best combat.
S1/2: Anything useful to people leveling their crafting gets sold. S3, I craft literally everything then incinerate the equips because I find this gives me the most remnants/seals.