Tips for a beginner?!

[*Laurelindo*]

For the early parts of the game, the Monk's Barefist ability is probably the best weapon in the game. You can tear through the first few bosses with it.

It's a good idea to give this skill to a mage, because then they can conserve MP and deal sweet damage with their hands.

You also might want to try giving Double Grip to a Knight; I also like to give !White Magic to a Time Mage and !Black Magic to a Summoner.

You should always have a Thief in your party, because they give a lot of benefits (Dash, Passages, !Steal and !Escape, for instance).