i only have the core book at the moment (i'm kicking my self i've lost my copy of Solo Of Fortune) any gear from the core book is good, but if you want some thing from another books just run it past me first.
as for character
51 stat point
cash for gear is by class basis
e$1800 for Solo gear
e$1200 for Fixer gear
e$1300 for Medtechie gear
e$1000 for Nomad gear
everyone gets some free gear: one set of clothes, a respirator, cellphone and Night City Metro card