Thanks for the reply, The Dark Master. For the guardian, was this closer to what you were thinking? 
  
STR 18 
DEX 12 
CON 16 
INT 8 
WIS 8 
CHA 8 
  
Also, does anyone know a good guide for consulars? I've read the 'pure caster' guide (game faqs...neoseeker)...anything else? Any general tips?