Ok so i'll start this game today and i'm familiar with D&D "played everything D&D related".
But i'm new to this game.
So i will not be able to play my favorite class the Monk because i will not be able to buy it this month it will have to wait but i want to familiarize myself with the game.

I was thinking about making a 28 points pure battle cleric or even a cleric/rogue "to open chests and disable traps
"
Will this be viable in the game for now tell next month when i'm able to buy the a monk class and a half orc race for my barbarian?

If no then can someone be kind enough to me and point me to a good build?

Also what a good server to start on...i want a server with alot of people so it won't be solo gameplay all along.

Thanx in advance for your help.