Newbie Guide:
Start out by hunting Elder Keltirs, or Wolves near the village and magic school. Since your spells are where your power lies, look for monsters you can defeat with a single spell until you reach level 3 or so.
When you make it to level 6, you should leave the village by the western gates and try hunting Orcs. The important rule at these levels, is to hunt the strongest monster you can defeat with two Wind Strikes. But remember, Orcs are more dangerous than they appear, because if you hit one, more will often come to its aid.