My take on it all. (A Rant of sorts, feel free to ignore)

[hamishspence]

DMG needs to be remembered

NPC class rules, plus drow rules in back of MM, = 1st level and up drow for your use. Throw in the elite monster templates and you can have a lot of fun. 15th level Drow Fighter/berzerker: fits well with the spiky-haired weapon master in Siege of Darkness.