The Ents are possibly the strongest Starter in TTT block. Not only do they contain strength 10 companions (and 1 strength 12) with Ent-moot, but they boast the most deadly swarming shadow in the block. They'll rip right through those Isengard orcs from Faramir. Southrons can lay down some hurt if they flood the pool, but to be honest they often won't after they've played everyone, so I'd say Legolas is out. Dunland has no real answer to a
Host of Fangorn with
Ent Moot. They need pumps and so can only win 6 skirmishes in the game. Plus they hate Merry and Pippin running away.
Theoden actually can just about hold his own. The fellowship is garbage and will seriously struggle to double (though hosting 7 companions will give you a chance), but those Uruks do make the trees think twice: an Uruk Rear-Guard at a battleground is often going to cause a fair bit of pain. Eowyn is possibly your best bet. The
Warg Riders can just about hold their own if you play low volume, high strength (as in at least a strength 12 minion per turn), but a well timed
Boomed and Trumpeted means you must be
on guard with
Wolf Voices. However, I don't see the shadow breaking through all those companions, some of whom are very strong (Elite Riders), and the orcs hate those bows,. so just leg it!