Club with EE is a good place to start, you can also invest in Swords with EE as they are both STRENGTH based weapons (stat STR)
Armor with EE, any type other than robe really. Scale is good, so is Leather, and Chain/Plate both work fine as well.
Charm should NOT have EE, as EE only increases the damage/defense of the item it is on. EE on charm won't boost weapon damage. Look for +STR on charms to boost your Sword/Club damage. +Life is also useful at low levels.
Up STR since Club and Sword both benefit from it more than DEX. Can also add ~10 to Vita to start, this helps your HP pool and survivability.