Here are a few things you might want to consider spending your initial gold on:

• Equipment: Armor, weapons, and useful adventuring gear can never go amiss.
• Potions and Magic Items: A solid investment for any adventurer.
• Traveling Expenses: Don’t forget to set some coins aside for rooms at the inn or a ride on a ship.
• Charitable Acts: Not only does this reflect well on your character’s alignment, but it can also draw good karma (or favorable NPCs) towards you.