Try rolling randomly! :) It can inspire and challenge you to try something really new. Let's see...no wizards...I'll just go with the core book here:
Race (Roll 1d8): 1. Human, 2. Dwarf, 3. Elf, 4. Gnome, 5. Half-elf, 6. Half-orc, 7. Halfling, 8. Somethin' wacky (monster class?).
Then roll...