DPS/tank build help

[GenPurpose]

I've never run a proper melee class before (all healers and bards to date), but due to a shortage of them in guild I've decided to try one.
Basically, I'm looking at two options.
First: Dual heavy pick user with a DC on stunning and tripping sufficient (hopefully) to stun end game mobs
Second: tank with superb AC and an intimidate sufficient to hold and boss character in place.

Both of those of course will be needing high HP for survivability. Assume 32 pt builds for the base character generation and that I can lay hands on +2 tomes when necessary.

So, little help for the melee noob?

[emptysands]

AC build: Look at Rocky Candy or Cannon Fodder.

For dps build I suggest the exploiter build is a good starter for a simple melee. Otherwise Kensei WF pick is just max 18 STR, 16 CON, 15 DEX (+2 tome for TWF), 10 INT and you are done. Lots of feats - hard to go wrong - and even bad feat choices get washed out. Just make sure you get the Kensei pre-req feats

[Freeman]

I've been enjoying a character based on this build: http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=214423

[shiningprince]

go warforged fighter12 barbarian8
2 handed weapon fighting

32 pt build veteran
str 18
dex 13
con 16
int 13
wis 6
cha 6
u can make it work
lvl1-fighter-adamantine body, power attack
lvl2-fighter-cleave
lvl3-fighter-toughness
lvl4-fighter-two handed weapon fighting, +1 str
lvl5-Barbarian
lvl6-fighter-great cleave
lvl7-fighter-weapon focus
lvl8-barbarian-, +1str
lvl9-fighter-improved crit