Playing in Carrion Crown AP and we are just into the first bit of the second book. I know that CC can be lethal and want a PC on deck in case my fighter buys it.
I am more concerned with having an interesting character than an "optimized" one, but having said that I want the most effective character within that concept.
Right now I am leaning toward a charismatic fighter type, like maybe a bard/paladin. The group is a bit lacking in social skills but I don't want to sacrifice too much in terms of BAB.
Looking for advice on class, feats, items, and deities -although I am inclined toward Sarenrae or Idomedea
Character would be 4th or 5ht level, 25 point buy, standard wealth by level but most 'adventuring gear' is hand waved.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
"Fight" and "bard" don't belong in a sentence together, in my experiance. Paladin of Sarenrae or Idomedea for the charismatic warrior. Much more sustainability and was practically made for an undead-heavy campaign. you could go with an archer build or TWF with starknives for flavor :P
So you are looking between a cross of melee and Charismatic/Sociable.
Ill provide you gladly with some ideas.
Divine Classes:
Paladin: As far as a Charismatic warrior goes it cant get more charismatic. Also they are fairly effective if pretty set in their ways and inflexible.
Clerics: Clerics make valid Fighters if you choose the right God and are very nice to have with your party. People tend to be open minded towards clerics. A Cleric of Caiden Cilean for example might be great fun.
Cleric into Holy vindicator: Battle Cleric at its best
Oracle: Oracles with the "Battle" Mystery are pretty good charismatic fighters and very good healers. can be great fun.
Arcane Classes:
Bard: There are some very good Archetypes for the bard that can make him a decent support melee character plus his crazy support abilities.
Summoner: You might wonder what this one is doing here. The synthesist archetype is crazy scary and you have very good scores overall. You might look creepy but you DO have high charisma. Plus you can fight like a BEAST
Dragon Disciple: Can be fun. Great for flavor but youll be another caster in the eyes of the party.
Bard Battle Herald: fighting bard at your service.
Non Magical:
Fighter into Shadowdancer: very versatile but not really charismatic. still nice and rich in falvor.
Fighter into Steel Falcon: its a saylor but kinda cool.
Fighter into Chevalier: you get aura of yourage and smite and are a figher-3 lvls. Awesome class for a two weapon fighter.
Cavalier or Cavalier Battle Herald: a fighting bard with leadership
Rogue (Sharlatan) into Lion Blade: may be funny. But now what you are looking for i think.
"Fight" and "bard" don't belong in a sentence together, in my experiance.
I beg to differ. At level 5, with Str14 and two feats (Power Attack and Arcane Strike) my bard did 1d8+11 damage with two hands on his longsword+1. At 7 he does 1d8+16 after spending one round to get Inspire Courage and Good Hope up.
And there is noone better at social stuff. Get oratory or sing, and you get to roll Sense Motive off your charisma as well.
Personally, I would never multiclutter up an arcane character, as his advancement in power is more tied to his class and spells than his BAB. You do yourself a disservice, imho.
"Fight" and "bard" don't belong in a sentence together, in my experiance.I beg to differ. At level 5, with Str14 and two feats (Power Attack and Arcane Strike) my bard did 1d8+11 damage with two hands on his longsword+1. At 7 he does 1d8+16 after spending one round to get Inspire Courage and Good Hope up.
And there is noone better at social stuff. Get oratory or sing, and you get to roll Sense Motive off your charisma as well.
Personally, I would never multiclutter up an arcane character, as his advancement in power is more tied to his class and spells than his BAB. You do yourself a disservice, imho.
I'd post a counter agrument, but you've done a good job of it for me so far ^_^