Gimix

Hah, I really can't decide, my head is asploding

I might just take each idea here to 20 and see how each plays out.

Just coming back onto the scene after a university-reasoned hiatus from the game. I just finished the last 2 levels for my D3 Defender and am looking for a new character to run to 50, a Mastermind. I do, however, have a hitch: I can't use /Dark, as I just had enough of it running my 'fender. Don't get me wrong, it's a great support set, I've just worn it out and would like 'something completely different.'

I'm leaning towards a poison set, possibly TA, and something rewarding through challenges. Merc/Poison? Zombie/TA? I dunno, help!

Was thinking of giving this a roll, but I wanted to get some advice first. Other than the lacking synergy between NG and ranged pets, are there any other real problems with this setup?