With all the references in Bfa its sure to assume that:
Goblins and Gnomes will get Tinker only.
All other races will get Bard added but no Tinker.
Latest in the next Expansion if not earlier.
Tinker is uniquely locked in the Engineering and Alchemy main profession and can not change those. Gnome racial bonus to Eng, Goblin racial bonus to Alch helps too. Both start with 300 Classic points in both professions
Tinker Uses mail armor, weapons vary -see below, the 3 Specs are:
- Pilot: Tank, rides Mech, wider array of defensive shields and offensive rockets.
- Engineer: Ranged DPS, uses 1 giant gun, crafts robotic pets with unique bonuses, unique utility gadgets
- Alchemist: Ranged Healer, uses double pistols crafted from guns, alchemical bullets with added frost, fire electricity etc. effects, healing sprays
Bard uses leather, instrument weapons, uses magical songs, 2 specs:
- Dirge: RAnged-Melee DPS mix, offensive abilities, 2 handed guitar axes, 2 handed swords, offensive spells
- Troubadour: Healing, Songs of calm, healing, unique benefits. one handed swords, axes maces other is instrument - flute, horn one handed drum etc.