low STR (4), low AGI, unless you plan using VATS (don't), high INT and PER (I had both at 8, but 7 seems to be the magic number), everything else doesn't really matter. for the hardcore mode pumping STR and END might be a good idea, though. take combat traits, don't waste your perk slot on the 10% xp boost, be sure to get the double magazine effectiveness and +2 skill points perks.