Help with a character concept - Can I make this effective?


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I've been mulling a new character for PFS around; I really like the concept as I'm a fan of the more unusual things, but I'm trying to tweak it so that I'll still be an effective contributor to the party.

The idea is as follows:

Qlippoth-Spawn Tiefling, worshipper of Achaekek, Monk 1 (Master of Many Styles)/Cleric 10 (Separatist Death/Animal), rides around on a giant Mantis at level 7 and punches people with channel smite while holding Inflict/Harm/Slay Living spells.

How the build looks at the moment:

Str: 15 (+1 at 4)
Dex: 12
Con: 14
Int: 6 (ouch)
Wis: 17 (+1 at 8)
Cha: 14

Level 1: Channel Smite
Level 3: Power Attack
Level 3 (Monk): Snake Style
Level 5: Mantis Style
Level 7: Boon Companion (Probably not going to use the AC until this point)
Level 9: Improved Channel
Level 11: Divine Interference

I have a couple of concerns about this:

1. I'm not used to playing 6 Int character, will have a very hard time having any decent Handle Animal/Ride.

2. AC is low for a frontliner, slightly mitigated by Snake Style and a massive Sense Motive.

3. Will seem like a pretty selfish character.

Any recommendations on how I can improve on this? Realistically I might as well be playing a Magus but the flavour of this appeals to me a lot.

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