At least the Shapeshifter has access to very good Druid spells, which can benefit the party a lot. A Shapeshifter definately can be a good character.

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I think I will go with a cavalier, I
know for a fact that there are large
numbers of demons in Watcher's Keep.
Also I personally think that any druid
is good, but I am not a big fan of
shapeshifting, so I chose Totemic Druid.
As far as a Cavalier vs a Sorcerer goes
er...um....SPELLCASTERS RULE!!!!!!!!