Bear Cav

[Brocktar]

Yes I know, it's kind of cheesy, but I want to make one that is PFS legal. Is it possible to do it without taking the Beast Rider Cavalier archetype, or being a halfling/gnome?
Near as I can figure a druid's bear starts small and then become medium. if I'd want to ride him I'd have to be a small race and be level four. If I went Beast Rider I'd have to be level 7 before the bear is on the list.
Is there another way?

Erik Bridge
TPO Brok-Tarr and others

[MrSin]

Its not that cheesy. A nature oracle, a druid, sylvan sorcerer, or a character with the animal domain at 5th can all choose one. Not sure about how to get one with a cavalier myself, beyond beast rider of course.

[VRMH]

Does the PFS allow the Mammoth Rider prestige class? 'cause it doesn't have to be a mammoth...

[MrSin]

VRMH wrote:

Does the PFS allow the Mammoth Rider prestige class? 'cause it doesn't have to be a mammoth...

It is legal to my knowledge. However it also has specific animals for its steed class feature.

[Silent Saturn]

So what's wrong with being a Halfling/Gnome?

In theory, you could UMD a wand of Reduce Person to allow yourself to ride your bear before level 4. Sadly, Cavaliers can't even choose a mount in the first place unless it's naturally big enough to ride.

You may have to multiclass druid/cavalier, or simply roleplay as a cavalier whose lifelong dream is to break a bear to the saddle.