Where exactly are you having trouble?
I hope you are saving before each mind read, and taking XP as the reward to level up your character each time. I find lockpicking a waste of a skill point, and would rather put that on Summon Undead/magic/Bow skill, and eventually go for Fire Wall/Magic Blast once they become available.
With XP abilities... I built up my Vitality (Health) and Strength most of all at first, then started to put points into Intellect (For Magic Defense) and Dexterity (For better use of the Bow). I waited a good long while (Sentinel Island) until I put XP points towards Spirit (Mana)
Also, do the simple side quests at first, and look around for better upgrades to your armor/weapons... There are many hidden places.
Good Luck, and I know you'll love this game once you get it.
[EDIT] Oh, btw... I started off as a Warrior like I always do.
Last edited by Mikewarrior; 24/09/11 06:07 PM.
