My personal favorite class/race combo is a magic-focused Atlantian Juggernaut. Get items that improve int and will, find a weapon with bolt, and spam freezing wind on anyone who isn't immune to ice. If they're immune to ice, use bolt. Try to get an item with entangle for when you need to run away, and possibly an item with raise dead for the fun minions to throw at baddies. This strategy got me 100,000 pearls, and i only had to stop there because i couldnt find an item with bolt. + so others can see.
Good idea, we'll call it "bad smell"