After taking all of this into consideration, we've decided to try out the following combos:

1) Iksar monk, shaman, DE enchanter (thanks RDawg)

We like this combo (two of us started together which is cool, and the other loves Dark Elves) and I'm enjoying field of bone and cabillis.

2) Ogre Shadowknight/Warrior, Troll Shaman, DE Cleric/Enchanter

This lets all of us play our favorite races :D We haven't started these characters yet but plan to start this weekend and get a feel for which combo of characters we prefer.

I doubt we'll ever raid, but just playing the game and cracking jokes is what makes it for us. Thanks again for all of the replies guys, you've all been crazy helpful to us!!

Innoruuk makes a good religion for a troll shaman, as it gives access to a short duration snare/damage over time clicky. The Dark Elf cleric can also access this quest.

Lies and slander. Cazic Thule is better. Fear animal and panic undead clickies available. Especially if the cleric is already innoruuk. And even more especially if they go the SK route.