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1. Studious Librarian/Magician (Bard) - I like the idea of a song-based caster. Perhaps this isn't best as a bard archetype (no full spellcasting without a lot of fiddling), but weaving spells with songs has always felt more right to me than weaving them with just words.
2. Master Chymist (Alchemist) - Technically it's a prestige class, but it would be better as an archetype. Often people want to make a Dr. Jekyll character, but doing so through a prestige class can be awkward.
3. Urban Barbarian (Barbarian) - I dig the idea of a controlled rage. A character who can enter into a trance-like focus is something I'd like to see more often.
4. Warrior of the Holy Light (Paladin) - A paladin who, rather than learning how to cast spells, channels their devotion through auras and other holy abilities.
5. Ninja (Rogue) - In current Pathfinder it's an alternate class. Doesn't have to be asian-inspired, just a rogue with magical tricks. Vanishing, magical distractions, and ways to mess with event combatants.
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