Shadow Knight - Race

[SewingMachine]

Back-Story: I play mostly on blue, but someone said that I should make a Red char, and play him when I am waiting for groups on blue. I have never played a melee class, so I wanted to pick a Hybrid one that gets at least some spells. I Picked SK because I hear they are good at PVP, The only quest I have is what race? I have my Iksar to lvl 7 or so and just want to make sure that I am not making a mistake before i take him any farther.

Iksar Issues: Cant wear plate, Isolation to Kunark, 20% exp pen.

Should I reroll a DE or another race? I just want to make sure, that the exp pen. is worth the regen and AC that iksar get.

Let Me know what you think

PS - I hate large races (Ogre / Trolls)