@michelle - you can get the free version of the character builder (lets you build level 1-3 chars) from the WOTC site: www.dndinsider.com. It's pretty intuitive, but there are a few clugy features. That would probably be your best bet. If you need help with it, send me a message. Also, people with dndinsider accounts get effectively 5 licenses for the product, so maybe someone would be willing to let you borrow one of theirs for the full version.

This will be my first time here, i guess i need to make a character, anyone want to help me with that, ahead of time is also good so I dont waste any time for the group.

How long are you planning on playing? 6, 8, til close?