I found a bunch of threads about potential monk builds. So many, in fact, that I'm a little overwhelmed. So I'm hoping that if I describe exactly what I'm looking for, maybe you guys can help point me in the right direction.

I've been playing for about a year now, but I've never tried a monk, and I don't really know much about them. I'm looking for a really simple build that won't require any tomes or special equipment to be effective (initially, at least). I've also read that The Path of Harmonious Balance is a good choice for your first monk, so a light monk build is preferred. Simply put, I'd like to play a self-sufficient, pure monk who can solo most content but also be a valuable team player in groups.

Maybe that's too much to ask for, but I'm not really familiar with monks, so you tell me! Can you recommend any builds that might fit this description? Thanks in advance for your help!