Hmm, a monk not needing? Monks do a lot of pulling and take a lot of damage. I can tell ya, I hate getting stunned, and that AC is 2x what I have on an earring, hence lowered chance of getting hit AND stunned. Woohoo, thx AC.
Tailoring is not a skill for the light of heart... My friend and I have spent many many game days killing mobs to collect pelts, small stackable piece ...