curious for new starting character from Longsaddle in the ..

What if a starting wizard character from Longsaddle, what would this
character get in bonus equipment, and what if, what's available is not
suitable for this PC, as in the book for FR the region is The North and the
feats and equipment is not very good for a starting wizard, as the choices
for items are either:-1/Masterwork studded leather and potion of hiding, or
2/ Masterwork Battleaxe/Heavy Mace/Londsword.
the region feats are:- Foe Hunter, Saddleback, or Survivor.
The reason that i am asking is that i wish to play a wizard from the
Harpell family(yes i know that it is similar to playing a variety of tinker
gnome).
If anyone has any ideas to help me along with this character, I am willing
to hear what your opinions are.
Also has anyone managed to get Spellfire abilities into a game yet and if so
what where the limits to playing said character?