OK, for those that followed my last post asking for help determining whether I should be a sorc. or wiz, the sorc won. Now I am looking for some starting help. I have a few questions so if anyone can give some input it would be appreciated.

Which race and why? (I have drow available if this is an option for Sorc.)
Which alignment and why?
Where should I put my ability points and skill points when I customize my build?
Which feat/feats should I look at for the first couple?

Any other valuable input?

Any builds that you want to share please feel free, or the links to any that you feel are strong. I will browse around and look at some of the builds as well.

Remember, I am really knew to the game so something you may not think is pertinant or that I may already know, I actually may not so all feedback is welcome.