Opinions: Barbarian MC into Shaman

[vitkiraven]

I have a 3rd level Long-tooth Shifter Barbarian (Due to the Campaign, I have 20/17/16/14/18/12). I currently have Improved Rageblood Vigor, Weapon Proficiency (Executioner's Axe). The Party I'm with has lot's o' strikers (another Barbarian (thaneblood), an avenger, a sorcerer) , a few controllers (wizard and an invoker), 2 leaders (cleric and Bard), and (newly) 1 Axe and Board Fighter. I had previously decided to MC. to Shaman to increase my defender capabilities while no minimizing my charge across the board offense. I'm pretty sure we still need the defender role, as only one might not be able to handle it. I plan on keeping the Spirit Companion up all the time outside of combat, if only so I don't have to summon it during combat initially. I plan on using the Spirit Shield power (and later maybe getting a Hungry Spirit totem). Any opinions on as to if this is a solid plan or not?