Starting with the core races.
Dwarf
Themes to cover: Tradition, Crafting, Racial Hatred, Racial Weapons
Class Feature Ideas:
HD d10
Good Fort & Will Saves
Full BAB,
Skills that reflect crafting & tradition. Ranger favored enemy bonuses (goblinoids, giants)
Fighter-like weapon group bonuses with racial weapons
Fighter-like ease of movement in armor
Elf
Themes to cover: Nature, Arcane Magic, Art, Archery & Sword work
Class feature ideas
HD d8
Good Ref & Will saves
Medium BAB
Knowledge and outdoor skills
Fighter-like weapon bonuses with racial weapons
4 or 6 level spellcasting
Trackless step
Timeless body (as monk ability)