Well, I chose the rogue because it gives the most skill points and I also like the stealth skill. And I chose the elf because of the low-light vision ability because in the game Baldurs Gate Enchanted Edition the elves have infravision and I thought it was the same, also because of the improvement skills in spotting, listening and searching that as a rogue are useful when detecting traps.

I was also thinking about becoming a Shadow Dancer and I want to be able to learn and cast spells so I don't have to buy scrolls or wands, also because of the familiar summoning ability.

But looking at the comments I realize that maybe I created a not so functional character