i didn't read everyone's posts so ignore me if it is not remotely relative.
you could use:
shortsword and hatchet
shortsword:good defence, light, swift attack, great thrusting damage
hatchet: good attack, swing, heavy
or
scimitar/rapier and mace
is basically the same principle: a light weapon and a heavy weapon one is a good defender and counter attacker the other a pure out-and-out attacker
dual wielding has to flow, if you are caught by your opponent your dead. it is only good against a couple of attackers because you can switch between opponents. I f you're in the centre of a melee you will probably perish because it easier to fight in formation.
you could just go beserker on them