If you're totally unfamiliar with DND, remember : never dispair when the odds seem unsurmountable, and don't be shy to use the "new game" button if you seem to be unable to advance or don't feel immersion with the race/class you chose at the beginning. Creating a character may feel a bit overwhelming. Choosing a race/class, origin and proficiencies are not very "intuitive". So restarting with different options can increase the fun.