This guy paints his personal picture of class character which I found an interesting read.
http://forums.station.sony.com/eq/posts ... _id=108346
His shaman comment was:
"shaman. Wow I have never met a bad shaman. Kind hearted and willing, shm trully have a spiritual side. Indespensible, not your class, but your warmth."
Although this is a generalised statement, I have actually found it to be very true.
I like the bit about chanters vanity ... I started playing EQ when chanters were real superstars so I can relate to it. Likewaise I can relate to their demise in this regard.