Personally, I like something like Barb* 2/Unarmed Swordsage X going into Fist of the Forest and/or Bloodclaw Master focusing on Tiger Claw with a smattering of Stone Dragon and Setting Sun for a wild man living on his own in the wilderness and surviving due primarily to his primal combat style.

* Lion Spirit Totem for pounce and/or Wolf Totem for Improved Trip without needing 13 INT and combat expertise