Thinking about returning and try out RP

[Gráinne-earthen-ring]

I’m no expert, but I would start by writing down for yourself the backstory of your character. Parents and family can be tricky - best to leave that vague - but what is your personality? what have you done? what do you want? all that. And no, being the all-powerful hero who Saved the Universe many times should not be part of that!

Now, read a lot. Start here

Guide to roleplay for newcomers

Just to add a little bit on the Mary Sue thing: The problem with these types of characters isn´t necessarily the fact that they are better at something, or even special, but rather the reason behind this. Often, these types of characters are made because people creating them want to have someone special, who is above everyone else and is loved by everyone because of how amazing they are. They want their characters to be center of the story and end up causing everyone around them to dislike the …

but also the Argent Dawn forum generally

Argent Dawn

and the Argent Archives
https://www.argentarchives.org/

Get a Role-Play addon that allows others to see the character you have written for yourself and look at what others have in their
https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/total-rp-3

Make a level 1 on AD, and just watch the interactions, and conversation and guild ads.

Check out guilds on the AD forums. Join any Discords that appeal to you.