I personally don't mind if Classes/Races are in the cash shop. I will play Humans 9/10 times because thats the race I like cosmetically. As far as the "Drow" being founder only. I have seen/heard interviews saying that the Renegade backstory is unique but the race itself will be available later.
Yes and Yes. I want to see what a lot of other people are making. In addition i have been working on a couple of campaigns already and adapting a campaign i did before with friends that i would like to translate and see it played out. SOO EXCITED!
At launch I am going to play a human first. I like the flexibility and the aesthetic fits me the best. I do want to play a Menzoberranzon rogue aswell though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fC_hxyrF4w&list=UUsIghHd1VyG2TEjIKCRU2gw&index=1 It was really neat to see all the classes represented. Makes we really excited to play and try them all out.
My goal for the beta weekend is to try out all the classes and systems and see what the game is like on the first day. Then to play through the beginning areas looking for bugs and such to help the developers in fixes. In addition I would spend time gathering reasons for my friends to come play.