I wouldn't call the Paladin a "good" melee solo'er past 50, but people have solo'd them to 60 so it's possible. With a Druid partner and some cheap health recovery like a Deepwater Helm it's definitely doable, albeit it won't set speed records. That's all the more reason to pick a class you enjoy playing, since you can expect to be playing it for awhile.
From what you describe as your goals it sounds like the Dru/Pal duo should serve your purpose. With lull splitting you can work your way from Guk or Sol-B through most of Sebilis, some of Velketor, most of the Hole, and so forth. With charm or the use of some click items there's space for more advanced progression and some ability to experiment in some out of the way places. You should be able to do much of Plane of Mischief for example. If I don't call it quite the top tier for duos, it's certainly not junk either, and ought to fit the bill you describe.
Danth
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