If you really plan to go on as a support with your Alter > SoulMaker and being a new player in addition. I'd really suggest you go with Artisan first, it can help you with your own set as you can craft clothes. As potions can be bought with NPCs as a starter and crafting foods that give a little bit of stats only will take time gathering ingredients and stuffs. Men, its really a waste of time (at least for me).
SM is pretty much necessary in party so you can go ahead and continue being a support with that class. Very, very, very in demand to parties.
EDIT: Artisan can also help you gain extra zeny.
Edited by JohnTravelight, 08 June 2017 - 11:11 PM.