Chllenging class/race that has rewards

[Rejuvenation]

Don't discredit SK and Pally tanking in raids. There are many situations were they are preferred over a warrior, even in raids. SKs are the kings are the kings of snap agro in terms of the true tanks, which can be a huge help during certain encounters. The big fights will usually be given to warriors, but I know at least in Divinity we have some very well geared SKs and Pallies that are often raid tanks.

Iksar SKs also get an AC bonus to help with the fact that they can't wear most plate. It doesn't completely cancel out the effects of not being able to wear plate, but it diminishes a significant amount for it. Kunark also introduced a significant number of GREAT weapons for SKs, so your DPS won't be quite as bad as most people are used to in classic (but it still wont be good...). You will be limited in useful spells until you gain quite a few levels, but from 9 and on you'll have disease cloud, which will be your bread and butter.