Okay,so I would like to have a backup char for PFS in case my current one kicks the bucket.
Right now,the main problem I'm dealing with is choosing a class;I know the Fighter,Barbarian,Paladin,and Magus are all viable options.What are the pros/cons of each class?
I want my tank to be both tough(lots of hit points) and sticky(attract the enemy's attention,and keep it).
The first one should be pretty easy:A high con and toughness will do the trick.
The second one will NOT be so easy:I'm thinking combat reflexes combined with a decent damage output.
Well for High Con char a plain old dwarven fighter/barbarian will probably fit the bill. If you go dwarrven barb lookup the feat in the APG that lets you gain extra CON while raging.
For the second I recommend a fighter with a reach weapon, combat reflexes, perhaps a couple combat manuevers(trip, disarm come to mind), and combat patrol. You dont need to specialize much with weapon training and power attack you will do plenty damage. Shield of swings can help your ac when performing combat manuevers. A fighter can actually get whirlwind at level 4 so you can have a lot of fun with a reach weapon very early in the game. Take a combat bonus feat you plan to drop at four and use take spring attack for your lvl 4 feet and whirlwind for your replacement fighter feat from 1 or 2.
Human Beast Totem Invulnerable Rager with Combat Reflexes and Come and get me.
You won't need to be sticky cause you get pounce (Stepup, Following Step are still good)
Your DR is what let's you tank.
