I remember I had to add in more files to the tutorial folder, from the EverQuest folder, to get it to run at one time.
On Windows 7, it asks for the d3drm.dll file, which I placed in my C:\Windows\SysWOW64 folder since I am on a 64bit computer. Runs fine after that once you get the dialog box to show to use the primary driver. On Windows 8, do the same thing but you will need to set the exe file to compatibility mode for Windows 7.
Try downloading my EQTutorial.zip file and see if that works for you. I just tried it and I dont have any problems with the inventory. I placed the D3DRM folder in there in case you need the files, and also a backup of the original tutorial folder that I had long ago.
DOWNLOAD EQTutorial.zip