I'm leaning toward a DE assassin... gotta love the sneaky goodness of being evil. Besides, when I put it on my resume...I was an Assassin, maaaan, what can top that.
Maybe some type of a tank, I started playing one on EQ for the first time and really enjoyed busting heads. I did miss casting though. I don't know I am so excited to try everything!!
You're a man after my own heart Esperant! I had to quit EQ after Velious came out. Just started to get diluted to the whole experience. Still, I made it to level 53 on my own, I was happy with that. As far as the cap thing goes? I suggest playing what you like. We've all heard an endless wave of crap about this class/race doing better than that class/race... Even the Ranger thing at the beginning of EQ? My Ranger rocked, I could do some badass stuff near the opening of the game when they weren't all that great. It's all about what you enjoy. The "worst" Class/Race combo can be the best just so long as you love playing it. =)
My main will probably be a woodelf caster, not sure which apth I'll take form there, but I suppose I'll just go as the wind blows. My first alt'll probably be a DE Necro, just cause sometimes it's fun to be evil.....