I didn't like the starting Inquisitor kit either. I adjusted it so it starts out with Pyro and Warfare (and keeps Warlord), and the starting skills Battering Ram, Flaming Daggers, and most importantly, Haste. At level 2 I pick up Scoundrel for Adrenaline. The goal is to have many ways to regain AP per turn. Going elf helps with that.

But apparently everyone builds for Haste and Adrenaline so it's not actually unique or special at all.