Gnome worshiping Brell Serilis is probably best. Get access to imbued&enchanted dwarven armor (for however long it lasts in that status) and robes.
Come end game Velious or Kunark you'll want a robe wearing class for full BIS:
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Otherwise BIS (imo) is
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