Brand new, never played EQ or any MMORPG for that matter, probably not. But there are some newer players, that are returnees, and close enough to brand new, since they haven't played for years.
Leveling doesn't take too long, to get up to where most people play at, which is 70+. If you've never played and have no cash, it may take a few months to get there, since you'll have to get everything on your own, unless you find a descent guild that has lots of lower level equipment in their bank.
The stickied thread (
https://everquest.allakhazam.com/forum.html?forum=1&mid=117337801626907618&page=1 ) covers most everything you'd want to know about starting, along with the Database - Game Information menu.
Some recent threads with returning / new player questions, that may not be covered in the stickied:
Self-defeating Expansions and a Question One toe Have not played this game for a long time, need help Yther Ore.