Damsels are cool fish, but should be added later then sooner.
Same with clowns. They can establish large territories early and give later added fish a bad time.
Always start with juveniles of smaller species if you can.
Blennys, gobies are good starter fish.
Starting out with a really nice showpiece type, like a fairy wrasse, etc will instantly turn your tank into an eyecatcher and give the fish plenty of time to get well established before adding others. May slow urge to add too many other fish too fast.
Get a couple nice show shrimp to make tank interesting.
Will experience much less trouble if fish added slowly and again as juveniles.
Make decisions with much thought as what fish you add early, will affect which fish you can add later.
Have fun.
Let us know what you come up with.