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Having been recently convinced that the new Bloodrager class from the upcoming ACG, I wanted to get a head-start on a dragon-themed bloodrager. So far, I've had mixed results with my own builds and am looking for some advice. I'm looking for a melee build (centered around natural weapons) that is PFS-legal. So far, without any serious attempt at optimization, I've got a build that has natural weapons for 12 rnds/day and a greatsword for the rest of the time, but I'm dissatisfied with the armor class and feel of the character at this moment.

What I have so far:

Dragon-themed bloodrager:
Male Lawful Neutral Half-Elf
Bloodrager 1

Bloodline: Draconic (Bronze)

Strength: 18 (+4)
Dexterity: 10 (0)
Constitution: 14 (+2)
Intelligence: 10 (0)
Wisdom: 10 (0)
Charisma: 14 (+2)

Intimidate: +6
Perception: +6
Spellcraft: +4
Use Magic Device: +6

Hit Points: 13 HP
Hit Dice: 1d10+3
Initiative: +2

Attack Bonus: +1
(melee: +5)
(ranged: +1)

Fortitude Save: +4
Reflex Save: +0
Will Save: +0

Armor Class: 15
(touch: 10)
(flat-footed: 15)

CMB: +5
CMD: 15
(flat-footed: 15)

Feats & Traits: Armor Proficiency (Light), Armor Proficiency (Medium), Extra Rage, Martial Weapon Proficiency - All, Shield Proficiency, Simple Weapon Proficiency - All, Skill Focus (Use Magic Device), Armor Expert, Elven Reflexes

Special Abilities: Low-Light Vision, Elven Immunities - Sleep, Elven Immunities, Bloodrage (12 rounds/day) (Su), Claws (Ex), Arcane Training, Elf Blood, Fast Movement +10 (Ex)

Greatsword (+5, 2d6+6 damage, crit 19-20/×2)

Other Gear: Greatsword, Kikko armor.

I guess that a low AC might be a trade-off for this character, but I'd like to maximize the "dragon-ness" of this guy (tough, natural melee, intimidating, etc.). Any advice is very welcome... I'm looking for a dragon-heritage kind of thing, so I'm wary of tiefling/aasimar race (just because it doesn't make sense to me).


Another thread pointed out to me the bloodrager from the upcoming ACG as an alternative to the dragon disciple. So was wondering if anyone has done a close look at the bloodrager from the playtest and compared it to the DD. Some questions I'd like some help with:

If I want a primarily beast/melee-focused character, am I better off with a martial character going into DD, or just going bloodrager from the beginning?

I know there is some question about whether bloodrager bloodlines (or is it rage/bloodrage) count the same as barbarian/sorcerer bloodlines, but I'm curious as to which will gain me abilities like flight earlier.

Just wondering if anyone has some advice as to which 20-point buy, PFS-legal, character concept will give me the best dragon-themed melee-centered (especially natural attacks) character.

Thanks!