The level per level build challenge.

[shallowsoul]

I guess I will create the level per level build thread.

Each person will choose a class and start at 1st level. Post the build and others will assess it and discuss. Afterwards the person will continue with their build level by level until they reach 20th.

Terms:

20 point buy.
CRB races only.
Archtypes.
2 Traits.
Strictly by the WBL (begin with max gold at 1st level).
Paizo books only.

[Lumiere Dawnbringer]

i'd recommend at least opening up the featured and uncommon races, they aren't generally any stronger, actually, weaker than their core counterparts outside of niche builds. because as we all know, i hate 90% of the core races with a passion.

[Lumiere Dawnbringer]

but for the hell of it, i will work on rebuilding a noncombatant fetchling bard who uses skills and support to overcome tough social challenges. the whole reason she was a fetchling was for the shadow touched flavor, which a human just cannot do, and doesn't have a series of racials that scream shadow touched. in fact, the shadow touched blood was the source of her arcane power.

[Wind Chime]

Zerrick (Dwarf Zen Archer, qigong monk)

Stats:
Str: 14
Dex: 14
Con: 14
Int: 10
Wis: 18
Cha: 6

Traits: Reactionary, Dangerously Curious
Feats: Precise Shot (Bonus), Steel Soul

Skills:
Acrobatics: 6
Perception: 8
Sense Motive: 8
Use Magic Device: 3

35gp (saved for a rainy day)

Saves: Fort: 4 Ref: 4, Will: 6 (+4 vs spells)

Unarmed Attack: AB: 2 1d6+2

AC: 16
FF: 14 TC: 16

CMB: 2
CMD: 4

He is pretty lousy at this level but still mostly playable, he has very good saves, slightly below average ac and lousy offence.

Zerrick (Dwarf Zen Archer, qigong monk) Level 2
Stats:
Str: 14
Dex: 14
Con: 14
Int: 10
Wis: 18
Cha: 6

Traits: Reactionary, Dangerously Curious
Feats: Precise Shot (Bonus), Steel Soul, Point Blank Shot (Bonus), Weapon Focus (Longbow)(bonus)

Skills:
Acrobatics: 7
Perception: 9 (11)
Sense Motive: 9
Use Magic Device: 4

Saves: Fort: 5 Ref: 5, Will: 7 (+4 vs spells)

Equipment:
Composite Longbow (2 strength) 300gp
Arrows (100) 5 gp
50gp Master Work Tool Glasses (Perception)
645gp left.

Masterwork Composite Longbow (900 gp) AB: 4,4 1d8+2

AC:16

Saves are still good, defence is still poor, attack and damage are still pretty poor.

Zerrick (Dwarf Zen Archer, qigong monk) Level 3
Stats:
Str: 14
Dex: 14
Con: 14
Int: 10
Wis: 18
Cha: 6

Traits: Reactionary, Dangerously Curious
Feats: Precise Shot (Bonus), Steel Soul, Point Blank Shot (Bonus), Deadly Aim, Point Blank Mastery (Bonus)
Class: Flurry of Blows, Unarmed Strike, Zen Archery (Wisdom to hit with ranged)

Skills:
Acrobatics: 8
Perception: 10 (12)
Sense Motive: 10
Use Magic Device: 5

Saves: Fort: 5 Ref: 5, Will: 7 (+4 vs spells)

Equipment:
Composite Longbow (2 strength) +1 (1900gp)
Arrows (100) 5 gp
50gp Master Work Tool Glasses (Perception)
Wand of Mage Armour (750gp)
Wand of Cure Light Wound (750gp)
Efficient Quiver (1800gp)

Composite Longbow: AB: 7,7 1d8+3/ AB: 6,6: 1d8+5 (deadly aim)

AC:20 (mage armour)

Saves are still good, defence is good, attack and damage is now reasonable.