Looking for some class guidance

Hey guys, Im just coming back from not playing for quite a while, and am looking to break into Nightfall. I would like to play something that is PvE viable (not overly concerned with pvp atm), mostly for solo and henchy play.

I want to go into a group and feel like im contributing, but I have no desire to play a healer. I would also like to have some solo farming viability without relying on a 55 monk/class or class/monk combination. I used to play quite a bit on my necro in proph/factions, but I only ever did the MM thing and did SS in UW a few times. Other than that I dont really have any experience with any of the other classes.

I was hoping you guys wouldnt mind giving me a hand. Any suggestions, tips or pointers would be much appreciated.

Elementalist. Always wanted in PVE, and the single enemy spells trigger the Henchman/Heros to attack and they can farm just about anywhere with AoE fire/earth spells.