Welcome to cRPG and Strategus!
Talk to everyone you can and get a feel for what the other clans are like. Some are serious, some are laid back, some are outright hilarious and filled with fun people.
Each existing major strategus faction has it's own perks as well. Lots of land, lots of Gold, and some lots of power.
I'd take up Partyboys offer of doing trades and patrolling around the Bird Cage Kingdom! You'll get used to moving around, making your own gold, and recruiting your own troops. Hopefully you won't tread on anyone's toes!
Good luck, friend