Welcome to Asylum bud!
Yeah, Kavala isn't a good place for fresh faces. Any of the other spawn towns will do ya just fine (except therisa).
You're gonna notice on your phone a "talents" app. Try to vary your activities so u can get the talent points as quick as possible. Doing things like peach/apple running, mining, fishing, wreck excavating, etc. (Legal Activities) should build your talent points quickly.
I'm on Server 4 mostly every morning (EST). Message me in-game and I can take you out with me and show you some different activites.
Good Luck and Have Fun! Don't let the trolls ruin your time (there's a LOT of them in Asylum)