Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I will go with what was originally suggested and just trudge on through to squire 3 using dungeons and missions. I did make 3 new swordies to make use of the various suggestions, using sword1/pelt1 as the foundation due to another thread suggesting I need at least swashbuckling to be considered for groups should I try out group grinding.
While I am aware that wizard/archer would probably be more ‘efficient’ now, this one was my first toon on ToS and I always get really attached to the first character I ever create on games which is why I wanted to ‘save’ it if I could, so I appreciate all the suggestions.