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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MichaelH" data-source="post: 2489880" data-attributes="member: 14843">There are many ways to go with your monk.  With your ability scores, I might drop either Int or Cha to 8 and boost Str to 12 or 14 if you drop both.I would choose Balance, Escape Artist, Jump, and Tumble as my skills.  These are not usually used by many other characters, at least not at maximum ranks.  You should make these skills "your bag, baby."  If you choose to keep your Int at 10 then take one more skill of your choice.  You get two feats at first level plus your bonus feat.  I would take Stunning Fist for my bonus feat.  You could take either Acrobatic or Agile to boost two of your class skills.  Weapon Focus (unarmed strike) is not a bad choice either, as is Combat Reflexes and Improved Grapple.  It depends on what you want your monk to do very well.  I would avoid the Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack feat chain.  Your tumble skill should help you against AoO for moving past or through your enemies, plus you will want to take advantage of your flurry/greater flurry with full attacks and Spring Attack will not allow for this.  YMMV.Most of all have fun with the monk.  It is not the best damage dealing class, but it is alot of fun to play.  After you get past level 3, check for which feats you can choose from Complete Warrior.  There are some good choices in that book for monks.</blockquote>