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So im about to start the shattered star ap and my gm said we cannot read the players guide for it, but are allowed to ask for advice building a character that will fit withthe campaign.

I am thinking of going with a druid, but I really just want to fill out what the party is missing. So far we have a monk who will go with dragon style, dwarven white haired witch, and a bladebound magus.

Any suggestions?

So I've conceptualized a druid from the jungle, very brutish and combat oriented, a literal force of nature. We roll 4d6 drop the lowest for each stat, and have access to pretty much anything we can find on the D20pfsrd. We are starting at level 1, but I am trying to plan the character ahead to at least level 9. I'm not really sure I've got the feats right and looking for some overall advice, I've never played a caster before.

Race: Human, Dual Talent (+2 Str, +2 Dex)

2 Starting traits:
Adopted(merfolk:+2 natural armour), and Reactionary(+2 Init)

Animal Companion: Allosaurus (Likely give it +1 int at Lv.4)

Feats:

1:Tougness
3:Dodge
5:Natural Spell
7:Planar Wild Shape
9:Combat Casting

So though I say new to game I have effectively played three characters. That being said none of them have lived passed level 4, we have had three total party deaths. Thus I am attempting to make an optimized character that is both cool and can survive/dish out some pain.

Having read the advanced race guide the merfolk seem to shine in terms of raw power when it comes to stats and natural armour, their speed however is lack luster. That's why I would like help building either a Barbarian, for their movement boost (combined with strong tail), or a druid who I imagine will spend a good deal of time in wild shape and the movement will be dealt with.

Really any advice in terms of feats, or specific builds would be appreciated, go nuts!