The fun comes from trying different things. After two 1 vs 1 chars I'd go for an AoE char. Here my suggestions with some keywords:
Knight: Probably the cheapest class and can tank very well [100-150 STA, rest STR]
Ranger: High block rate, fast gathering and fun to play [40-60 STA, rest DEX]
The better equip you can afford, the less base STA you'll need.