Long-time player, starting when the D&D Basic Set came out (yep, that old).
Have played and can play essentially any race/class combo, I prefer to write up characters that fit the party's needs, normally with a deep enough backstory that can plug into most games. Left to my own devices, I would go with a Chaotic/Good (to CN) character with a heavy bias against someone, some race or some god, along with heavily vengeful tendencies when slighted.
I have also DM'd many games, leaning towards the intrigue/story-telling over the standard fight, loot, heal, start over games and pride myself on being able to tell a story that can dynamically change with the actions of the players.