starter points for monk

[DeathsSilkyMist]

All in to STA is the way to go for most people. STR and DEX is always easiest to cap, especially if you ever group/raid and get buffed.

Avatar + Focus of Spirit = 167 STR and 160 DEX just from buffs. Iksars and Human Monks start with at least 75 STR and 75 DEX, so you are already at 242 STR and 235 DEX without gear.

You're only getting 50 STA from buffs via Riotous Health, so you still need quite a bit more STA from gear. Capping out your STA via gear also means you can save a buff slot by not needing Riotous Health.

At full BiS you should be capped on all of your main stats, so it won't matter as much if you are planning on going full BiS. If you are really gunning for full BiS, CHA would be the best stat as you'll never cap it in BiS gear. You'll get better vendor prices and a better chance at getting Divine Intervention to trigger.