Using races and classes available at launch, which would be the best for the lead character? I'm thinking a big benefit is gained from having strong skill levels in Persuasion, Intimidation, and Deception because you lead all the dialogues. Sleight of Hand very useful for...inventory expansion. I lean towards spell casting as a preference. My two suggestions:
Total Skill Monkey, Strong Support Caster: Knowledge Cleric 1/Bard of Lore 11 Probably an Elf or Tiefling for flavour. Races hardly matter any more, do they?
Some face of the party power, Strong Tank: Paladin of Vengeance 6/Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer 6 Drow maybe.
Ignoring Charisma: Knowledge Cleric 1/Divination Wizard 11 High Elf
