Best Race?

[!!!!oh_look_a_red_button!!!!]

Group i'm playing with currently has:
-a Necrid cleric (they're like half vampires, but not quite as powerful)
-a natural lycanthrope rogue (wererat)
-an orog Bard (orogs are orcs that are actually personable on top of being strong)

So as you can see, we're seriously lacking in the offensive magic and heavy hitting departments, despite the orog. I'm filling both roles by taking on a homebrew class i've been wanting to try out for a while: the cabalist (equal parts demonologist and 3.5 warlock, with the ability to take on demonic abilities and features [which would normally make him really overpowered if it werent for the fact that every power he takes on turns into a serious drawback under certain circumstances]) Racewise, i'm at a bit of a crossroads. I want to play something that can plausibly have a vested interest in studying demons, but tieflings and watered down half fiends seem too cliche. I'd like something tough and with a good charisma score, but without a penalty to strength. something that's normally considered evil would be a nice plus. any ideas?

[Adam Daigle]

I'm fond of humans. They're my favorite monster and PC race at the same time. :)

[Beckett]

3E Paragon (race) anything. . .

:)

In all seriousnes, Assimar maybe, or Elf are pretty good at Arcane magic. Dwarves can be, interesting.

[InVinoVeritas]

Agree with Adam Daigle. No one in your party would ever expect a human. You'd be really unique.

[Doodlebug Anklebiter]

Goblin!

[Mysterious Stranger]

Go for the shock factor and play an Aasimar. No one will be expecting it and makes the summoning of demons worse. Your whole family could be good upstanding types and you use that to cover your activities. This would also give your group a face. Anyone who recognizes your race will be probably trust you. Play nice but betray them when it can't be traced back to you.