Edit: Aftercrescent, is there something specific we should know about the campaign? If we, for example, start in a desert I won't be taking my Gnome substitution level-induced penalties to abjuration because I would want Endure elements. You know, just to help us out a bit.
To be honest, I'm still working on the camaign, so I don't have anything specific. But I will let you know as soon as I do incase that effects any changes you want to make... Most likely we won't be starting in the desert, though.
Whats the policy on retraining?
We'll use the PHB2 rules, but avoid any tricks where you qualify for all your PrCs without base classes. Also, this includes rebuild quests if you're wanting to rebuild something beyond the basics.
Druid (Sidhe Shepherd variant from Dragon, if possible, 'cause I like the whole Gaelic thing) into - duh duh duhhhh - Planar Shepherd. The question then becomes what cosmology we're using.
We'll be using the basic cosmology for planes. Deities are tangible and do occasionally respond to worshippers of merit. Planar Handbook and MotP are your friends :wink. Also, what Dragon issue?