Melee Powerset and AT Suggestion

I have a character concept that I'm working on, but I'm having trouble pinning down the powerset and AT. I am hoping that someone can help me come to a decision. I understand that this is a very subjective question and there is not best or right combination.

I know that I want one of the quick weapon sets (katana or dual blades) and I would like to pair it with one of the natural looking secondaries. That's as far as I've made it. I tend to prefer scrappers or brutes, but would be willing to try a stalker since they've been changed.

If it affects the recommendations, I play solo PvE exclusively and don't play after hitting level 50. Because of that I would prefer something that doesn't bloom late or requires a lot of purple sets or incarnate powers.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Claws/Willpower Scrapper my friend. You can put Chance for Build Up procs into Follow Up and Focus and proceed to rip faces without worrying about clicky heals or redraw.

Unpredictable fun for all the family! Don't forget your jabs before handling the Scrapper.

Staff/EA stalker.

Can scrap like an old school scrapper, and do sneeky stuff too.

I didn't think about claws, but the single blades could work well for my concept. I think I'll roll one of each and see how I like them. Thank you all for the suggestions.

How about a Night Widow? First 24 lvls before the forced respec can be a bit tedious, but as soon as you can choose the Night Widow tree it becomes a lot more interesting. Also, you can have softcapped defences early on (mine had it at lvl 35, but if you're willing to sarcifice more slots to defence instead of offence you can probably be softcapped somewhere around lvl 30.

The blades have all textures claws characters have available, so there's enough choice in that department. The only non-natural looking power is Mind Link, but you will only be using that once every 90 seconds at most.

I don't have any experience with VEATs and forgot all about them. Aren't they forced to start in the Isles? They've always sounded intriguing, but a bit intimidating to build.

DB/WP Stalker is what I'm leaning towards for this particular character, but it's not too late for me to reroll as a Scrapper. What is the general consensus on Dual Blades when it comes to Scrapper vs. Stalker?

I vote for DB/WP Scrapper, easy and fun with only SOs.