Welcome! Crafting in this world can be all consuming, so I'm sure you won't be dissappointed there. However, getting a new character started can be a real challenge, so I would recommend you talk to others in game to help get you out until you know your way around some. If you are familiar with the "tell" mechanics of NWN chat dialogue, then that's a good way to ask for help if you don't see other characters wherever you may be. Almost everyone here will be willing to help out new characters and players...just ask.
And again, Welcome.