The starter guide for this game is quite good. But you can only view it once.
Here is a summary of it - With the long term view of building a players manual.
The Game Starts with your
Character's Physical Appearance
being Adjusted by you
Once Done, You are welcomed....
After you get dressed, you are then you are guided to find Tellville
Its worth not clicking the Use Diamonds Button IMHO
So you will level after your mission completes...
But before you do take a moment to memorise the following message
- its the best advice in the tutorial
And learn that you can increase skill points.
I would suggest you distribute them not spread them