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A Bard with the Arcane Duelist archetype could also work. Getting a bonded object is pretty good in PFS I hear. Might have more trouble passing as a monk because the spells are good and you will want to cast them.

That is another intriguing idea ... I'm surpsised and pleased that there are so many ways to do this.

Do you want to actually be unarmored? if so that limits your options a bit. If you want to be unarmored, you would need to be a Monk, Oracle (with the right mystery), Iroran Paladin, or a Kensai Magus. Magi don't work well with two handed weapons.

Also, the Double Walking Stick Katana is not actually a Katana or a Wakizashi. For a house game, I'm sure any GM would allow you to use it with a Samurai's Weapon Expertise, but for PFS I would not be so sure.

Unarmoured? No ... I was thinking of eventually wearing a mithril chain shirt under my robes. However unarmoured would be more in keeping with my character theme. Maybe my "Monk" disguise might actually have to be my class as well.

As to the Walking stick Katana, all I can do is ask the GM and get a ruling. Maybe this character is more appropriate for house games rather than PFS events.

Fantastic!! Exactly what I was hoping for. I like the idea of the Samurai, in keeping with the Oriental theme, but I will definitely try the Ranger/Slayer as well when I do my test builds.

I want to build a oriental-themed character that meets the following criteria:
1. Can dual wield
2. Is able to pass himself off as a wandering Monk
3. Carries a bamboo staff that is actually 2 light swords (Wakazashi) when separated or can be used a staff.
4. Pathfinder Society legal

The rest is just roleplaying ... basically he will be a character that wonders from town, hiding his true identity behind the guise of a humble monk, but fights to help the little guy. Straight out of an Akira Kurosawa movie.

What would be the best class? Skills? Any help is greatly appreciated.