I have an idea for a character who is a witch class, but thinks he is a cleric. I'll call him Max for now.
His parents were part of a nomadic Cult of Aroden, who travel Golarion looking for information on Aroden and proclaiming his eventual return.
In this environment, young Max was raised to "believe" in Aroden, and so prayed to the absent god and everything.
Something terrible happens to the cult and they are wiped out or something. Soon Max has dreams or visions of a faint ghost of Aroden visiting him and granting him magical powers. "Aroden" leads Max to his familiar (don't know which one yet, but it'll be something he fears or hates). Soon Max discovers "Aroden" has actually given him the power to perform magic spells. Like a cleric. Except instead of healing and helping, all of Max's spells seem to be harmful, so he sets out to learn how to be a threat to the enemies of humanity.
Max will always say he's a cleric of Aroden (who happens to be a de-buffer). But way way back in his mind he *knows* it's not Aroden who's giving him his powers - but he's terrified to find out who or what malevolent patron is giving him this terrible power. And he's terrified one day he'll learn why his patron hides behind the identity of a dead god.
I don't know why he's joining the Society yet, unless it's under direction from his patron.
My biggest question is are there are areas or peoples where this backstory would fit better than others? I'm not much steeped in Golarian Lore.
Also, are there any mechanics problems that need to be addressed? I think the witch class power source is vague enough that this could work.
Thanks for any feedback or suggestions you have.
