At this rate I wouldn't be surprised if Larian throw a curveball and announce that the new class is in fact the Butcher, a Larian exclusive class given the green light by Wizards themselves.
Throw hocks of ham at your enemies! Dual wield a pair of Bratwursts! Launch pork pies from your crossbow! Don a +2 Intelligence bacon rasher headband. Find recipes throughout the game and craft your own meat weapons!