| Yrgael |
The problem I often find with new players and "pawning" them off on an "easy" class is they often become VERY bored after several levels and they are starting to get the swing of things. A bow, crossbow with rapid reload or thrown weapon can be used by any class. In general, they stay in the "rear with the gear". They can learn the beginning of positioning without exposing themselves to more lethal combat and don't have to learn spells and how to manage them.
I usually explain each of the classes and let them pick the one that they would like to play. If they choose something like Sorcerer or Wizard, I let them wait on spell selection. Clerics, mostly just need to "heal" at 1st Level besides pelting stuff with ranged attacks. Even a 1st Level Barbarian, who doesn't know how to move in combat, is better as ranged until they figure out 5 Foot Steps and such.