Need class advice - based on my playstyle

[Zhenya]

Hey folks:

I'm new to TQ:IT, and am looking for class advice from some of you 'vets' out there that have already experimented a lot with multiple classes.

What I need, are some suggestions for classes that are more "relaxed" in terms of gameplay.
I want a character that can go all the way through the game and all of it's difficulties successfully - but it doesn't by any means have to be "the best" at it.

I'm not a huge fan of a class that needs:
-Excessive, non-stop button mashing and frenzied hotkey swapping
-Chain skills that require you to land X, Y, and Z attacks successfully before your 'finishing' move can go off
-Non-stop potion gulping (health OR mana)

I do enjoy a class with the following:
-Pets (they are enemy-magnets and passive/constant DPS)
-Only a few main attack skills, with minimal need to constantly update/change/swap
-Lots of passive skills, such as defense/attack augments/regens/damage shields/etc

I'm not married to pets, and i'm also not opposed to lots of medium or long duration "preparation" skills being activated before a battle- I just don't like tons of skill-swapping and button-mashing during a big fight with tons of enemies.

If it makes any difference, in D2 I was particulary fond of the tesladin (as laid-back as it gets!) and a skellymancer.
Both classes were basically "sit back, relax, and watch the enemies melt" type classes.
I realize this is a much different game with many more skills - but surely some classes are MUCH less click/push intensive than others.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

[Viper_Sweden]

Conqueror, the strongest melee character.

Start with Warfare and max Onslaught and Battle Standard early, possibly Weapon Training to. Then rush for Disruption and Pulverize and you're all set...

[aeoNemesis]

If your into pets try Soothsayer (Spirit + Nature) although here in TQ you cannot expect the same result as in D2 that your summons will do all the killing for you.