Monks are pretty decent chrs. , even with the rules BG gives them to use. You save all that money spent on weaps and armor, and I personally love role playing one.
Since I am not a power monger I don't go for the 18 this/18 that thing. My monk is very decent with a 17 st. wearing the gridle of giant strength, and a 17 dex with a ring protect +1 at the end of the very first dungeon, the circus, and some goons in an inn. Ya do need the 16 con unless you are going to set it to easy and max hit points during setup IMHO.
They are fun to roleplay, the AC going down helps alot, and their ability to gain levels is very nice. All in all it is a fun class to play. I am on my 2nd Monk in BG 2 because the first party did something really stupid in the underdark and "your feet make up what your mind leaves to do".
Try the monk, but give them to lvl. 14 or 15 before you discount their abilities. And use the stunning blow.
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