Maybe an alchemist, inquisitor or some sort of rapier wielding duelist? Alchemists are mentioned in the fluff and they get an archetype while they got good stats for a ranged inquisitor. They also have a trait that gives them a social bonus when they wield rapiers.
A swamp druid would also be cool conceptually in my opinion. Making them a druid seems like it would make them doubly strange and mysterious and the archetype grants a lot of useful abilities. I actually went through the race guide a while ago and stated up an idea for a grippli rapier wielding fighter, though I didn't get anyone's input on how viable it actually is.
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Staying away from rogue, ninja, and ranger I would suggest either Druid, Dex based warrior, monk, or build into getting the Dervish dancer feat. I can't really give a good reason "why" other than druid and monk work well with the bonuses and the monk works good with a few of it's traits. I also like the mental image of this 1.5 foot tall frogman murderslaughtering everyone...
Oh alchemist might work as well. it actually has a racial class archetype for it.
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You should make a Grippli bard.
Why?
Kermit. Nuff said.
+Dex/Wisdom, -str. Caster cleric or druid? Small size and negative strength makes it hard to be up in the front smashing peoples faces and even hurts bows. Dervish Dance gets around it, if that's an interest.
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Small size is an advantage for any kind of spellcaster, really.
Bonuses to AC and attacks are great, as is dark vision. The downsides of smaller weapons and lower str doesn't really matter if you cast spells for a living.
Druid is a possibility, with the wisdom bonus, but I'd go with empyrean sorcerer, personally.
The empyreal sorcerer goes against the lawful evil fluff, doesn't it? Asides from that, it could be good.
No, bloodlines don't have requirements for alignments. Besides, Empyreal is about insight. 'pure willpower' is what it calls it.
because an urban barb's rage can increase their DEX score. Combo with Agile weapon and you've got fun times.
Urban will allow controlled rage, to up your dex stat while you rage
You should make a Grippli bard.
Why?
Kermit. Nuff said.
It's not easy being green...
Unfortunately, gunslinger is banned.
I'm leaning towards druid honestly. Can a caster focused druid be good? I honestly don't know anything about that class, so all advice is welcome.
Full casting is pretty much always good. Lay down battlefield control, maybe summon in some animals, buff up your allies. Greater magic fang on the natural attack focused barbarian? Sounds cool to me!
Yup, I'd suggest Druid. I've also played a monk/ninja grippli to some success in the past, but you don't want to be a ninja.
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The domains that a Druid can take sort of suck. I should take an AC, right?
Without a doubt you should take Wasp/Mantis/Beetle companion and ride it. Ain't nothing better than riding something below you on the food chain, yet a size or two larger.
The domains that a Druid can take sort of suck. I should take an AC, right?
Because of the way things scale, the AC falls behind later on and requires more buffing to stay relevant, but the domains are relevant from start to finish. I always take the AC, but I know some people aren't big into it. Of course you can always take animal domain or its subdomains and just get both... Its a personal preference thing.
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Unfortunately, gunslinger is banned.
I'm leaning towards druid honestly. Can a caster focused druid be good? I honestly don't know anything about that class, so all advice is welcome.
Storm Druids make great controller/blasters.
If you aren't sold on druids, Gripplis actually make pretty good Zen Archers. The racial climb speed makes it easy to jump/run up a wall or ceiling and shoot arrows from safety vs enemies on the ground.
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Well, there are the Animal and Terrain Domains.
Also, there are Druid archetypes that give access to other Domains.
I think you should build a Battletoads version on PF.
Sorry. Couldn't resist.
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Druid works of course, though I usually prefer humans for druid - if you're going to spend most of your time wildshaped, an extra feat and skill rank help more than racial stuff that may or may not be applicable. Also, a strength penalty is usually the kiss of death for a melee character - combined with a 3/4 BAB, you're going to be a pretty big disadvantage compared to other frontliners.
If I were you, I'd go with a ranged Inquisitor of Gozreh. Some very interesting roleplaying possibilities there... Flowing Monk could also be an interesting option, especially if you combine Stunning Fist with the Toxic Skin alternate racial ability and a cool Style feat line.
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I really hate that Dervish dance is the only feat to add dex to melee damage. I don't like that it's heavily tied to a specific deity and religion and it really doesn't make sense that you are able to be more precise with a heavy scimitar than a rapier or dagger.
It's a feat that is too good that was published for flavor reasons without regards to it's mechanics.
One thing with druids is that they have to be some variety of neutral, RAW, so lawful evil would be difficult.
One thing with druids is that they have to be some variety of neutral, RAW, so lawful evil would be difficult.
Lawful Neutral or Neutral Evil can be pretty lawful evil probably. I never got the whole always neutral thing myself.
Okay, maybe it's just me, but I dig the idea of a grippli psychic warrior wielding a polearm.
Rogue focused on using the rapier. Señor Frog, at your service, eh-gentlemen! Or get weird and use sickles or something. Okay, here's an idea: sickle-wielding grippli rogue turned Asssasin.
Okay, maybe it's just me, but I dig the idea of a grippli psychic warrior wielding a polearm.
I can dig it! But usually 3rd party isn't mentioned because its 3rd party. Psionics is a whole different list of suggestions.
