I'll offer a couple options:
#1 Dwarf Paladin [tank], Dwarf (or High Elf) Cleric [healer/buffs], Gnome Necromancer [dps], Gnome (or High elf) Enchanter [crowd control/buffs/utility]
There are a few reasons why this is my number one recommendation. It puts you on Faydwer, which is an awesome place for leveling. It only requires two starting cities (Kaladim and Ak'anon), limiting the need for splitting the party and running around. Most importantly you become the ultimate group in dealing with the undead, which is nice since you'll be on Faydwer and have the option for some undead prolific areas.
Be aware, however, that the necromancer can be tricky for faction reasons...many places don't like necromancers.
#2 High Elf (or Dwarf) Paladin [tank], Wood Elf Druid [healer/buffs], High Elf Magician [dps], High Elf Enchanter [crowd control/buffs/utility]
This group also puts you on Faydwer (my favorite leveling), and all in the same starting zone (though still two cities, they both connect to Greater Faydark, minimizing splitting and running about). Dwarf does get better starting stats for Pally if you don't mind the initial splitting up of the party. Druid is a bit less of a healer than cleric, but gains travel spells to take the party all over the world, not to mention SoW! What's more, the Pally gains enough supplemental healing to get you through most things. The Magician gets some very useful summons (food, pouches, weapons for pets, etc).
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That's just a couple options based on my own preferences. The first gives you a clear goal (find undead and eradicate them), while the second gives you great flexibility. There's any number of other options (all Iksar party, party centered around East Commonlands for easy trading, etc).
As for leveling, if you're on Faydwer the usual chain goes Greater Faydark (or butcherblock or steamfont), then Crushbone, then Unrest. There are other possibilities, but that works great (especially if you choose the anti-undead party).
I would also mention that if you add a 5th player to your group you might want to consider a wood elf bard. Would add some fantastic synergy to either group I listed.
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