Kobold Dex Tank

[Tom Pokénutter]

I'm trying to figure out how to get a PC concept into Pathfinder- basically, a Kobold melee fighter who runs almost entirely on Dex. I had one in 3.5, but he relied heavily on Tome of Battle content in order to work. Basically, a Swordsage with the Weapon Finesse and Shadow Blade feats, then as many Shadow Hand stances and maneuvers as I could get. Unfortunately, while Weapon Finesse clearly made the jump, I can't find any feats that would let me use my Dexterity for damage. I'm not going to ask my GM to let me port an entire class over to meet these requirements, so is there anything I can use?

[Avoron]

Ooh, here a fun idea: grab the Tail Terror feat, then get yourself a long lash kobold tail attachment. Then take Weapon Focus and Slashing Grace with your new weapon. Now you have a light reach weapon with Dex-to-damage, and you can grab Combat Reflexes to turn that Dex into loads of attacks of opportunity - all with your hands completely free!

[Tom Pokénutter]

Dude, great idea. Thank you.

[Gisher]

Ways to get Dex to damage.

Feats
• Slashing Grace - Light or one-handed slashing melee weapons only.
• Fencing Grace - Rapiers only.
• Starry Grace - Starknives only. Works with melee and ranged attacks.
• Dervish Dance - Scimitars only.

Weapon Special Abilities
• Agile - Finesseable melee weapons only.

Class Abilities
• Finesse Training (Unchained Rogue) - Finesseable melee weapons only.

[PCScipio]

If you want to play a redeemed Kobald, you could be a Dawnflower Dervish Bard.