DMPC advice

[Cass_Ponderovian]

I'm currently running a campaign for two new player and have decided to insert a DMPC so I can use it to show them more options than just their chosen classes (Inquisitor and Fighter)so that they can learn the rules faster.
My players expressed interest in doing a kingdom building game similar to kingmaker, so in the first session I had them witness the overthrowing of the king and they will take control of a small town next session.
I just want some advice for what kind of character would fit the themes that I could run. Thanks.

[DrDeth]

In general, DMPC's are a bad idea. But with a small game with new players, one could certainly run a support PC, one that makes THEM fight better and heals them.

Life oracle is the win here.

[Cranefist]

Dr. Deth is right in general, but that's assuming the players want to be up front. If they made casters, give them a meat shield. Round out the party for them.

The only kind of character I don't like as a DMPC is a scout, because it is too much of a thinking class. It should be a PC that does most of the showing of initiative and taking point. You don't want to funnel information gained through adventuring through a DMPC.

Meat shields, support casters, fighter archers, and other dudes in the rear with the gear or at least sticking with the group are better.

[Cass_Ponderovian]

Whatever the character is, I'm going to let them tell it what to do outside of encounters and use it primarily for battlefield control and support in combat. I was considering an illusionist sorcerer to aid in infiltration and sabotage.

[Blueluck]

Please don't use a DMPC. It's terrible. It's one of the worst things you can do to your players.

[Cass_Ponderovian]

It's not going to be a permanent DMPC just around long enough to teach them the system and allow for players away for the summer to come back.