New character into game already started

[Malastra]

The group has three characters:
1. human male witch
2. elven female bard
3. human male cavalier

Typically I would play anything I desired to make at the time.
However, I would like your suggestions on what would compliment this small group to benefit the party the most.

Thank you all in advance for your help!

[Caius]

I would advocate a ranger. Lots of places where nature and geography knowledge skills come into play and tracking can be really vital. Would say go ranged judging by the group, but if already covered by the bard then go whichever way you prefer.

[redcelt32]

I would suggest a cleric of Erastil...covers the ranged weapon in the group, nature skills, and divine component. Plus fits perfectly with the AP. Or even better, perhaps an inquisitor of Erastil for a better combat/casting balance for your party.

[Orthos]

Any of those above are good choices. Nature Oracle would also be an option if you prefer spont casting over prepared.

[GM_Solspiral]

Druid works well, ranger and cleric as previously mentioned also works well.

If you want to be different and understand how to build one, Zen archer monk would do very well.

[Third Mind]

Synthesist Summoner could be very good if you've already got a ranged in the party (looking at the bard). Charisma is the main casting stat and you can help the cavalier on the front lines.

The others mentioned would be great as well. If you don't have someone that has it already, knowledge (nature) is really useful as is survival so a well built Druid could do really well.

If there are no ranged users or dedicated ranged users, Zen archer would be my favorite.

[Whirling Dervish]

I'm going to second the cleric of Erastil suggestion. Lots of RP opportunity, and mechanically quite viable. Lots of great domains to choose from too, including Feather and Growth.

[Malastra]

Thank you for all of your suggestions so far.

Further information to note:

I will come in level 5.
I have 10500 gp to spend in whatever fashion I desire.
It is a 20-point buy for stats.
No third party books.

I see Erastil cleric, an archer ranger and druid being most mentioned.

Open to your suggestions on builds.

Thank you again in advance!!!

[Rickmeister]

Erastil ranged cleric, and the animal domain. So many opportunities and hooks for roleplaying.

And name yourself "Malkor Kavken" ;)

[Saganen Hellheart]

I am playing a half-orc cleric of Gorum in the AP. He fits perfectly into everything so far :)