[MijRai]

It's worth noting that Cha+Will isn't exactly an uncommon pool set for a tradition, I'm sure you can find a one that's cool with you bonding some spirits. (I think Dark Magic is Cha+Wiil we know that one loves some spirit binding, *Insert metal guitar rift, and something for the Dark Master etc etc.")

Black Magic does use Charisma!

[8-bit]

I wasn't saying that it wasn't relevant or useable in certain cases, I was just saying that Shamans, by book description of the tradition, are less likely to bind spirits than most.

[Fenrir]

For the record the classic Elf Build works great, you can achieve the highest possible drain pool that way, having a giant pile of Cha. Sacrificing edge all the way is indeed a bad idea. But you can have both if your willing to play around with the build a lot.

Well tried using an elf build because of their higher charisma limit but seriously handicapped it by having low funds.

Also thanks for the suggestions, I really enjoyed doing shamans.

[Tarislar]

Straight magician w/ (if possible) some healing abilities.

Also if possible a face role as well. 

Here is a Shaman type similar to a PC I built for a teammate.
Solid spell tosser w/ some Face abilities.

Magic-A   Attributes-B      Skills-C      Cash-D      Human-E

Attributes:
Bod-3      Agi-3      Rea-4      Str-1
   Wil-5      Log-2      Itn-5      Cha-6
Edg-2      Mag-7      Ess-6      Itv-9+1d

Skills:
Group-Conjuring-2      (Banishing, Binding, Summoning)
Arcana-1
Assensing-6
Counterspelling-6
Etiquette-6
Perception-6
SpellCasting-6         Combat +4
Negotiation-6   +2      Bargaining +2

Karma Spending
Negatives-25   (Allergy-10, Allergy-10, SIN-5)
Exceptional Attribute (Magic)       +14
Focused Concentration-1      +4
Mentor Spirit    (DragonSlayer)      +5
Bind Health Focus         +4
Attributes, Skills          +12
Contacts            +3
Cash $2000            +1
Remainder            +7

Spells:
Clout
FireBall
StunBall
Combat Sense         
Mind Probe      
Heal            
Improved Reflexes
Improved Invisibility      
Control Thoughts      
Physical Barrier