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As the title says, how many archetypes can a character take at creation? I'm working on a bard, and want to combine the daredevil and sound blade archetypes.

Can I take both at creation or do I need to level before adding on the second archetype?

I'll be running book 1 of RotRLs soon, but I'll only have 3 players, all new to Pathfinder. I read in another thread that 15 is standard for a four man party so how much for 3?

Currently, I'm thinking 20, but would that make up for the lack of a player, or would the best way just be to use the controversial GM PC?