I've been reading the Warcraft RPG books for material, it's interesting to see how canon has developed over time. I won't necessarily use all this but I'll put it up for comment and inspiration.
Variant Classes
Pyremaster
Orcs burn their dead. In a world filled with magic, magic insinuates itself in ritual. Founded in the mysteries of certain cults on Draenor, the pyremaster is the enactor of ritual. This funerary priest guides the dead through fire, through loss of flesh, so their naked spirits may conquer the elements; in order to protect his duties (and his person), he commands both bone and fire. Orc pyremasters are scattered across Azeroth. Places where fire and heat are dominant (particularly in the Burning Steppes and the Searing Gorge) are cult strongholds.
Far Seer
Far seers are adept at seeing places and events that are distant in both space and time, allowing them to foretell the future to a degree. Many say that they are the pinnacle of shamanistic development. The far seer is an orc tradition, but they sometimes train members of their allied races in its ways, especially tauren. These shaman are wise and often old. Most shaman of this type do not actually earn the title "far seer" until late in their lives, but they must begin training at an early age.
Battle Shaman
One of the shaman's great strengths is his versatility. He wields both defensive and offensive magic and can hold his own in a fight. He can cast spells to heal and support his allies as well as hamper his enemies. Some shaman, though, devote themselves to the warlike aspects inherent in their abilities. They still possess a modicum of magical ability, but train their bodies and reflexes to focus more on combat. In many ways, these battle shaman are the Horde's answer to paladins, and their enemies nervously finger their blades when they see one in the opposing ranks.
Spirit Champion
Description: A spirit champion is a mighty warrior who embraces the spirits, to assist him in his battles. He strengthens his spiritual connection until he can feel the spirits flowing within his body and thoughts, strengthening his arms and quickening his mind. Whispered fragments impart insight into battle as ancestors speak of ways to overcome all foes. The spirit champion ceases to fight for his own reasons; he battles to honor the spirits and to further their wishes. Often, these wishes coincide with his own, but occasionally the spirit champion embarks on a path for reasons that are unclear to him. He does so faithfully, trusting in the spirits to point him in the right direction. The spirit champion is a deadly melee combatant. His spiritual nature strengthens his mind in ways that most warriors ignore. Insight grants him speed and accuracy, and he can call upon native spirits to lend him aid. He is a contemplative warrior, likely to meditate through the dawn before silently lifting his sword or totem and walking calmly into battle.
Spirit Walker
A spirit walker's ancient eyes shine with the light of a thousand souls. His body is a vessel, a conduit from the land of the dead to the land of the living. Through him rushes the power and the knowledge of his tribal ancestors, a rush that both intoxicates and disorients. The spirit walker wields the power of countless minds if he proves strong enough to bear the weight of so many souls. Tauren and orcs revere spirit walkers, but also fear them. The spirit walker lives only partially in the mortal world. His mind roams freely and countless personalities invade his memories and his thoughts. When speaking to a spirit walker, one can never be entirely certain that only the spirit walker replies. He speaks with the voices of the ancients. Elderly spirit walkers sometimes lose all memories of their original selves, slipping from one spirit to the next without warning or control. But in his prime, a spirit walker displays strength and knowledge greater than the most experienced shaman. Most spirit walkers learn of their unique natures during puberty. The young spirit walker experiences intense dreams over the course of a month. In each dream he seems to live someone else's life — an ancestor he recognizes, or a stranger from long ago. The young spirit walker is confused and disoriented upon awakening, unable to decide if he is now awake or if the other life was his real one, and this life but a dream. A shaman can guide the spirit walker through this transition, but spirit walkers apart from their communities do not understand what is happening to them. This leads to fear, even panic, and sometimes a deep distaste for the calling imposed on him. Such spirit walkers may never resign themselves fully to their path after having been so traumatized by their awakening. Not all spirit walkers realize their purpose in youth. Some live normal lives until one night the dreams begin. Even elderly tauren have been known to develop spirit walker powers, sometimes only days before death. The stress of handling so many spirits turns a spirit walker's pelt or hair snow white over the years. Some tribes consider a tauren born with a white pelt to be destined to become a spirit walker. Such children sometimes refuse their destiny, but almost all give in eventually. Fevered lucid dreams fill their nights, and their days seem still to be half-dreams as they remember places they've never been and recognize people they've never seen. Only shaman training affords control over these visitations; spirit walkers who resist training often descend into madness.
Fel Stuff:
The servants of the Burning Legion are a myriad of darkly motivated men and women, servants of some demonic will. Most of those who have become slaves to the Burning Legion have done so by following mystical paths that are not only perilous for one's body, but also for one's soul. Fel-Sworns are those who have begun to transform due to their exposure to the energies of the Burning Legion. Their bodies have warped and twisted to take on a new shape as their souls become more and more evil. While they might start out resembling normal members of their race, their demonic features develop until they are terrifying beings, half humanoid and half demon
Fel Breath (Ex): The fel-sworn can actually breathe a burst of fel fi re from his lungs. This cone-shaped burst of green fl ame deals 1d4 points of fel fi re damage per level of Fel-Sworn. A successful Refl ex saving throw (DC of 10 + the fel-sworn's level + the fel-sworn's Charisma modifi er) results in half damage.
Fel Fangs (Ex): The fel-sworn grows a pair of fangs. These natural weapons infl ict 1d4 + Strength modifi er points of fel piercing damage. Fel
Talons (Ex): The fel-sworn grows a pair of long black talons. These natural weapons infl ict 1d6 + Strength modifi er points of fel slashing damage. Fel
Wings (Ex): Wings sprout from the back of the felsworn. While at fi rst these wings are relatively useless, for every level that the fel-sworn chooses to take this power, the wings grow in effectiveness. The wings begin with a maneuverability of clumsy and a fl ight speed of 20 feet (4 squares). Each time the fel-sworn takes fel wings, he may increase either the maneuverability by one class (for instance from clumsy to poor) or the speed by +10 feet
Hellish Growth (Ex): The fel-sworn grows in size to the next size category. The fel-sworn's space and reach change as appropriate for his new size category (see Table 12–4: Creature Size and Scale). In addition to the standard changes for size, the fel-sworn gains +4 Strength, +2 Stamina and –2 Spirit.
Horns (Ex): Twisted horns grow from the fel-sworn's brow. These horns are natural weapons that infl ict 1d6 + Strength modifi er points of fel bludgeoning damage.
Scabrous Hide (Ex): The fel-sworn's hide grows scaly and thick. He gains a +3 enhancement bonus to natural armor. He also suffers a –3 penalty on Charisma based skill checks, except for Intimidate.
Spiny Tail (Ex): The spiny tail of the fel-sworn aids in balance and grants him a +2 bonus on Balance checks. The tail also sports sharp spines. This natural weapon deals 1d6 points of piercing damage (+ Strength modifi er) in addition to looking pretty cool.
Darkvision (Ex): The fel-sworn gains darkvision out to 60 feet. Sworn (Su): Warlocks may treat fel-sworns as evil outsiders that they can command using the bind special ability (see Chapter 3: Classes, "Arcanist," Warlock).
Spellcrafting:
Spellcraft DC Task
15 + spell level Learn a spell from a mentor (healer and arcanist). Requires 30 min. and 50 gp/ spell level (price may vary).
15 + spell level When casting detect magic, determine the school of magic involved in the aura of a single item or a creature that's visible. (If the aura is not a spell effect, the DC is 15 + 1/2 caster level). No action required.
20 + spell level Learn a spell from a spellbook or scroll (arcanist only). No retry for that spell until gaining at least 1 rank in Spellcraft (even if he fi nds another source to learn the same spell from). Requires 1 hour/ spell level.
20 + spell level Identify a spell that's already in place and in effect. Must be able to see or detect the spell's effects. No action required; no retry.
20 + spell level Identify materials created or shaped by magic, such as noting that a thick stand of thorns is the result of a wall of thorns spell. No action required; no retry.
20 + spell level Decipher a written spell (such as a scroll) without using read magic. One try per day. Requires a full-round action.
25 + spell level Identify a targeted spell after rolling a saving throw against its effects. No action required; no retry.
25 Identify a potion. Requires 1 minute; no retry.
20 Draw a diagram to allow dimensional anchor to be cast on a magic circle spell. Requires 10 minutes; no retry. The check is made secretly by the GM.
30 or higher Understand a strange or unique magical effect, such as the effects of a magic stream. Time required varies; no retry.
1d10 War Experience
1 The character grieves for the loss of a loved one and blames another race for that person's death.
2 The character feels lost in a new or changed land and looks with nostalgia at the life left behind.
3 The character's mind was damaged by the horrors of war, leading to uncontrollable urges and fears.
4 The character was wounded and still suffers pain or disability from the injuries.
5 The character feels cheated by the war and its aftermath and wants recompense for undergoing trials and suffering.
6 Though apparently unharmed, the character wants to leave the war in the past and get on with life.
7 Surviving the war has left the character with an appreciation of life and empathy for others.
8 The character developed an intense camaraderie with others caught in the war and will do anything for those people.
9 The character looks back on the war as a glorious time and wishes to reclaim the excitement of the past.
10 The character owes his life or the lives of loved ones to the actions of an enemy and feels a sense of debt or friendship because of it.
