@ pilgrim: he said alliance in the OP
keeshan's dagger is pretty close, though, and the quest line is pretty fun. starts in redridge town hall.
alternatively, use skeletal club x2, or as curley said, cruel barb/thief's blade is still decent. the usual enchants.
also, if you don't get keeshan's dagger, there is a bow with 1 hit from the same quest that may help you itemize differently to get to hit cap. however, everyone on this forum will shit on you for using a bow.