Originally Posted by Hondo6

One thing no one has mentioned yet is a set of chain quick link pliers. I'd recommend a pair of those be one of the first half-dozen bike-specific tools you get.

If you get a set, I'd strongly recommend you get the type that both removes and seats quick links. Yes, you can seat a quick link other ways. But it's much easier with a tool that will both remove and set the quick link.