Well, here's a first cut at stats (PHB-only @ level 1, some powers and feats from Divine Power and PH2 at level 2, and one 1st-level at-will power retrained to something out of Divine Power at level 2). Idea would be a second son of a minor noble type; consigned to the church by family tradition and making the best of it.
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Alek, level 2
Human, Paladin
Build: Protecting Paladin
Human Power Selection Option: Heroic Effort
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
STR 11, CON 14, DEX 8, INT 12, WIS 14, CHA 18
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
STR 11, CON 14, DEX 8, INT 12, WIS 14, CHA 16
AC: 21 Fort: 15 Ref: 16 Will: 17
HP: 35 Surges: 12 Surge Value: 8
TRAINED SKILLS
Diplomacy +10, Endurance +4, Heal +8, Insight +8, Religion +7
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics –4, Arcana +2, Athletics –3, Bluff +5, Dungeoneering +3, History +2, Intimidate +5, Nature +3, Perception +3, Stealth –4, Streetwise +5, Thievery –4
POWERS
Basic Attack: Melee Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Ranged Basic Attack
Human Racial Power: Heroic Effort
Paladin Feature: Divine Mettle
Paladin Feature: Divine Strength
Paladin Feature: Divine Challenge
Paladin Feature: Lay on Hands
Paladin Attack 1: Enfeebling Strike
Paladin Attack 1: Shielding Smite
Paladin Attack 1: Radiant Delirium
Paladin Attack 1: Virtuous Strike
Paladin Utility 2: Bless Weapon
FEATS
Level 1: Action Surge
Level 1: Improved Initiative
Level 2: Weapon Expertise (Heavy Blade)
ITEMS
Plate Armor x1
Adventurer's Kit
Longsword x1
Heavy Shield x1
Potion of Healing
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