The Bard's page

I'm in a game on Friday/Saturday and we were told that we would level up to 9 fairly quickly. I expected two or three games for this to happen, but we leveled up after the first game.

Caught me completely off guard.

We're playing a little one-shot that is going to take us into Expedition to the Demonweb Pits and I'd like some help picking my paladin's 9th level feat.

Currently, I have:

Exotic Weapon Proficiency(Elven Curved Blade)
Power Attack
Weapon Finesse
Dodge

Str 14
Dex 16
Con 14
Int 10
Wis 12
Cha 18

I've been considering Improved Critical, Mobility, Critical Focus, and Extra Lay on Hands. I want to know if there are other feats I might be overlooking though, just in case.

Suggestions?

How useful would a Bard be if he focused on Knowledge Skills from 1st level? I did a quick right up using the 20 point buy, but I'm not sure if the character could be truly helpful to a party.

Human Bard Lv1

Str 8
Dex 14
Con 9
Int 20(18+2)
Wis 8
Cha 13

Point Blank Shot
Combat Expertise

Thoughts, opinions, criticism?

I would just like to say I found this by accident. Enjoy!

LINKY!!!

Here is one of my favorite lines from the web page.

It is impossible to 'win' at D&D. Your character will die eventually no matter what you do.

Ah, but there is a hint of truth in the article!

4th edition killed Gary Gygax, not the other way around.

May the greatest man the world has ever seen rest in peace on which ever plane the percentage dice sent him...

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This is mt attempt at turning a D&D game I'm currently in.
For a brief summary, look here.

Please do not post until I've finished Chapter 1, which I'll post later today.