[@ELGainsborough][@Carrot][@HatBF]

FYI, I will be using Complete books as well as PHB2.  I'll stay out of the obscure stuff, since it's been a long while (and let's face it, the good stuff is in the Complete books anyhow).  I'll be sure to note what's coming from what for everyone's convenience.

So before I start cranking out a character, I suppose we should discuss who's gonna play what.  I've got a bucket list of character builds I've always wanted to break out, so I'm down for a few different playstyles.  Right now I'm between a spellthief 1/duskblade 5+ (Master Spellthief from Complete Scoundrel is a great feat), rogue/swashbuckler (using Daring Outlaw from Complete Scoundrel to stack 'em), or possibly Hellfire Warlock (not likely).  In case you didn't realize, I greatly enjoy light fighters.  Depending on how the rest of the party lines up, I may focus my skills towards trap killing and mobility.

Side note: anyone who needs help is welcome to ask me.  I'm an old vet of 3.5 and Pathfinder, and fairly well versed in power-gaming (I'll hold back though, since I doubt we need that in this game).