On the Heroes Community forum, they say that griffins will be in the elite tier (which makes sense, considering they're being compared to archers and guardians), and that the Daughters of Light will also be in the elite tier. But why are you writing off monks? It's clear that Haven is moving towards a more sacred style (Sun Riders, Daughters of Light), so it's reasonable to assume that monks will be included, although they might come up with a completely new creature... or a swordsman/knight.
I wouldn't say that spearmen are proud. They just have golden armor ;). And you clearly don't like griffins. Let me give you an example from King's Bounty - there, griffins have a king, a prince, and griffins can talk and care for their offspring. I wouldn't be so categorical in your case :).
Цикл "Закадычные враги": "Особенное гостеприимство, "Супероружие", "Меж молотом и наковальней"
"Падение Шантири"
Кампания для "Кодекса Войны"
"Выбор Сагиттеля"