Alternatively, you could level up with an Inquisitor and then betray to a Templar.
Just playing devil's advocate. The inquisitor is pretty potent in groups and soloing, though.
Whatever you choose, keep coming back to EQ2Flames and you will be in very good shape. Good luck.
Canul
<Renegades> AB
Ranger 80 (Main)
Inquisitor 70
Coercer 43
Mystic 24