Other than new quests areas –

Expanded Wallet – I remember a time when I had to store all my coinage in my vault; now life is easier. This item is now free to everyone.

Journeyman Riding Trait – Every character on any server on your account will get the riding skill (95LP in store), a horse and a faster mount speed of 78% faster than walking. (Add a Mount Speed Boost and your steed will run at 98%; almost as fast as a war steed.)

Slayer and Skill Deed Boosts – stock up on these when they go on sale. They make deeding so much easier.

Expedient Traveler – Reduces cooldown on all “Return to”, “Travel to” and Milestone skills by 25 minutes.

Returning Traveler – Reduces cooldown on all “Return to” and “Travel to” by 30 minutes. (NOT milestones)

Hurried Traveler – Reduces cooldown on all Milestone skills by 30 minutes.

Milestone Skills – you need at least two – one where you’re working and one where you’re banking/crafting. At low levels, one should be at the Prancing Pony in Bree – especially if you’re not VIP. My favorite place for my higher level guys is Galtrev.

Shared Storage – if you have more than one character, you need shared storage.

Mithril Coins – stock up when they’re on sale. They’re great for traveling to quest objectives and undiscovered stables.

Carry Alls – When you run out of storage, these are almost necessary.