Besides the Barbarian with the Sphere of Inhibition :D :D :D
As for me, I'd definitely go for a combat Mage... Magic is more important, but if offered skills like defense, attack, or ranged combat, I wouldn't refuse... ;)
1. Logistics
2. Navigation
3. Pathfinding
4. Diplomacy
5. Leadership
6. Luck
7. Tactics
8. And some kind of Wisdom....