1. grmann, Romans, ( -58, 68 ), 83+
2. No.
3. At this point, intelligent raiding. I've been mostly following T's Guide for Romans from the main Travian general forum.
It has allowed me to discover the joy of listening to people complain that I raided all their resources away as soon as they came out of BP.

Beyond that, well, that's what I want to join an alliance for, strategy advice.
4. Energy, and a willingness to learn.
5. This is my first game, so about a week. I think I've mostly done OK though. I'm trying to get to rung six or better on your player heirarchy ASAP.
6. You seem to have an interest in helping new players improve, I have an interest in improving. This seems like an excelent match. I think I'm also positioned well geographically, relative to the rest of your alliance. I'm close enough to be helpful, but not so close that I step on anyone's toes.
7. I usually get in about 3 hours every 12 hours or so.
8. 15 I'll build more, but that's about all I can profitably raid with at this point.