One other consideration I'd throw in there is your expected length of play sessions and RL demands on your time and attention.
If you think you'll play in 30-90 minute chunks, a group-dependent class like Rogue or Warrior will become difficult to do anything that feels like progression, and you might consider a solo-able class like necro instead.
Iksar necros are frickin everywhere on the server for this reason.
Overall agreement with the other posters; any class/race/deity combo you enjoy "being" will eventually outweigh all the pros of "better" options. imo eq is story primarily, and min-maxing-dominate-the-system second. A choice you made because it's supposed to be good, that you don't want to invest imagination into, will feel dry and boring af
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