Starting in The Diamond Coast

[Olorin]

What Kingdom would be your choice to start in The Diamond Coast?  What actions would be a good start? Where would you choose to expand, all things being equal?

Starting Advantages:
[3] The Diamond Coast
1) All popcenters gain +20% gold above normal.
2) Gain +1 fleets in Forgotten and Sorrows, gain +1 naval quality.
3) +20,000 gold in treasury
4) Popcenters recruits: Northmen, Nyvarians, Vikings
5) Gains 4 fleets in The Endless Sea, gain +1 naval quality.

Popcenter Recruits
Each are listed, then their abbreviation, followed by their ability ratings: in this order

The ranking, from best to worst,  is Superior +[SS], Superior[S], Excellent[E], Very Good[VG], Good[G], Above Average[AA], Average[A], Below Average[BA], Poor[P], Very Poor[VP], Not a Factor[N]

Long Range Missile, Short Range Missile, Charge, 1st Round Melee, 2nd Round melee, Combined, Storm[PC], Defense [standard food/gold payment per turn]

Northmen [NM] [ 4000/6000]A-A-AA-AA-AA-AA-AA-AA [2000/2000]
Vikings [VI] 6000/9000, 1 VETERAN Brigade] AA-AA-G-E-G-AA-G-G [1800/2200] 
Nyvarians [NY][4000/6000] A-A-G-A-A-AA-A-AA [2000/2000]