I asked these questions in another thread a while ago, but never got an answer. I figured I had enough questions to warrant a new thread anyway.
I'm building an 'unarmed' Barbarian under the 'Brutal Pugilist' APG archetype, and I've run into a series of questions. I'm sure if I were a more experienced player I might be able to answer some of these, but as it stands, I turn to your guidance on these issues. Thanks in advance for any help you provide, I'll put the knowledge to good (or evil) use.
1. Abilities that Simulate Two-Weapon-Fighting:
a. Do abilities such as the 'Greater Brawler' Rage Power grant me 'Improved TWF' at 6th level and 'G TWF' when appropriate?
b. If not, can I take 'Imp. TWF' without the 'TWF' prerequisite if I have the 'Greater Brawler' rage power?
2. Multiclassing Monk and Other Classes:
a. If I'm using unarmed strikes (or monk weapons) can I still flurry as if I were a monk of my character level?
b. If so, does the 'Flurry of Blows' ability still give me 'I. TWF' at 8th character level?
c. If not, can I take 'I. TWF' without having taken 'TWF'?
d. Do the monk's unarmed strike rules always apply to me, even with only one level of monk? As in, are unarmed strikes never considered secondary weapons for the purposes of applying Strength and 'Power Attack' bonuses to damage? (Effectively giving me the 'Double Slice' feat for unarmed attacks only).
e. If I were to take levels of Barbarian after taking levels of Monk, and take the 'Animal Fury' rage power, gaining a Bite attack, would this attack be considered an 'unarmed attack'? If so, would that make it a primary attack? (eliminating the -5 penalty, and allowing me to apply full strength and Power Attack bonuses)
3. PC's who have Claw or Natural Attacks
a. If I take the 'Beast Totem' Rage Power, (granting me 2 claw attacks at my full BAB), is there any way, at any level, I could make any more than two attacks specifically using my claws?
b. Can I attack with both claws as a standard action, or is a full round attack still required to strike with both?
c. Am I still considered unarmed for the purposes of making Attacks of Opportunity?
d. Are both my hands considered 'free' for the purposes of not taking penalties to grapple checks?
e. Am I considered 'unarmed', taking a -4 penalty on disarm checks?
f. Because my hands are technically empty, do I still 'take' a weapon from an enemy on a successful disarm attempt?
g. Because I am not using a weapon, may I use a Buckler at no penalty to attack?
h. Are my hands considered empty for other reasons (spellcasting, combat or roleplaying) not discussed?