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I'm looking to build a character for an upcoming game, who is going to be an Android (from the Inner Sea Bestiary). The kind of fluff I'm going with was that they were going to be focused on doing Unarmed Strikes, and eventually get something like the Bodywrap of Mighty Strikes, and/or the Amulet of Mighty Fights, in the long run to be able to deal elemental damage. Point of that being that it's supposed to essentially work that her circuitry channels that energy into her hits. If there's another way to this, I'm open to it. I was thinking about having her wear heavy armor, but this isn't completely necessary; but its the reasoning for the fighter dip (as well as the bonus feat). I'm personally adverse to using the monk, as I'm just not a fan of the class.

Usually, we have a couple other players (tend to have about 6 players in each campaign, don't know for sure yet how many are going to be in this one). For stats, we did the method of rolling 4 dice, taking the highest 3, 6 times; so no point buy system.

This is just a rough build I came up with while at work. I'm not looking for completely min-maxed, but looking for something that'll be viable, and fit the flavor of the character I'm making. So, what I have so far:

Str: 18
Dex: 17 (15 + 2 from Android)
Con: 18
Int: 14 (12 + 2 from Android)
Wis: 17
Cha: 11 (12 - 2 from Android)

Reasoning behind stat placement: Str I figured was going to be main focus for being able to do the most damage with multiple hits. Dex in case any feats I decide to take have it as a prerequisite, and to help with AC until I get heavy armor if I decide to go that route. Con for hp. Wis was for some of the style feats if I take them, and to help with the poor Will save. Cha and Int were dump stats.

Level 1: Brawler (Snakebite Striker)

• Improved Unarmed Strike
• Weapon Focus (Unarmed Strike)

• Not sure, was thinking Dodge?

• Normal: Unsure?
• Bonus: Boar Style

• +1 to Strength

• Weapon Specialization

• Dragon Style

Level 8: Brawler

• +1 to Strength

• Normal: Stunning Fist
• Bonus: Dragon Ferocity (Is this actually okay, can't remember off the top of my head)

Was originally going to stay with Brawler through the rest of the levels. But I am open to suggestions to fit the end goal of the character (Punches dealing elemental damage of some sort). To me, getting that image for the character while not being completely useless in combat is the most important part. I'd thought of doing Magus or something to deal spell damage through Unarmed Strike, but I thought that would be too feat starved to do it effectively, but if there's a way to do that (either with the Magus or another class) I'm down for it. We're starting at level 1, so really, everything from this can be changed. My original thought behind this was that the increasing Sneak Attack Damage, Dragon Style more Strength to attacks, scaling Unarmed Strike damage, and damage from the Bodywrap/Amulet later on would make the character rather effective. Only things really set are the race, and what the end goal is. :)

But, I wanted to post here before planning on just doing all Brawler because I'm sure many of you have good suggestions as to Feats, possibly better class choices, items, etc.

Most official Paizo books are open, although anything not "Core" (So Campaign setting books, and their associated books like the Inner Sea collection) are subject to DM approval. The DM is usually pretty open as long as its not something stupidly overpowered. 3PP are typically forbidden.

Thanks in advance for any help and suggestions.

I was thinking of making a bard with the Dervish Dancer archetype for a campaign that'll be starting up soon. I was hoping I might be able to get some clarification/rulings on some of their abilities.

Do they maintain their normal Bardic Performances in addition to the Battle Dances they receive. I ask because it says they gain the battle dances and that they only effect the dancer, not that it outright replaces them.

The Dance of Fury ability allows them to make attacks while moving, so long as they move 5 feet between each attack. So, the dervish would be able to attack the same creature multiple times (up to their normal amount of attacks per round) so long as they moved at least 5 feet between each attack, correct? Meaning that if Rain of Blows was being used at the same time, the dancer would get at least 2 attacks at full BAB, which could be used on multiple opponents as long as the dervish doesn't exceed their maximum speed?

Using the Dervish Dance feat, would the character be able to make a main-hand Scimitar attack and an off-hand fist attack, both using DEX for attack and damage rolls? If so, I'm assuming that when doing Dance of Fury, off-hand attacks would also be able to be used in conjunction with the main-hand attack?

Thank you guys in advance for clarification/rulings on these. Just wanted to make sure I have a good understanding of the class and their limitations before jumping in. :)