So, from all these answers, you have a lot of options, and you've raised a pretty classic debate. It comes down to what you and your friend want to play. Caster types and healer types tend to spent time sitting down waiting for their mana to return, tank types need healing, as do melee types, but they also need to avoid getting hit.
So basically you want a tank type (warrior, sk, pally) or a pet type (mage, necro, or if you are creative, a enchanter) to keep the monster's attention and do some damage, and another character to support the tank type and do more damage or mitigate damage. Druids provide the most versatility as a support class, but many would prefer a shaman. Bards are also versatile, don't provide healing immediate healing, but do a lot of other things second best.
So if you choose compliments that you like to play, then you should have no trouble having fun. I recommend playing what you want. I've duo'ed a bard necro before, and that's fun. A shadowknight shaman would be a classic combination, and you could both be trolls or ogres. Some of the more exotic groups work well in particular situations, but not others. You might want to start in the same city, so that you don't have to travel at the beginning and there are no race/faction issues.
Hope that helps.
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