In-game partys are one of the main features of any MMORPG. They allow players to communicate, know where the other players are, and what they are doing. In Rift, there is a very simple Party system.
How to create a party[]
To create a party, simply click on a player, right click on their head box that comes up, and left click on 'Join Public Group'. this will join you up into a party with the other player.