I realize its sub optimal, but I would like to try and make a Tolkein-esque Elven warrior (think around the time of the The Silmarillion / pre LotR) - and I think an Elven Paladin fits then idea pretty well.
Assume a 25 point buy. I would take the Elven favored class bonus to Lay on Hands and Fey Foundling as a trait to mitigate the reduced Con and HPs. I would like to make a "switch hitter" utilizing archery for ranged attacks (very "Elven") and probably use the Elven Curve Blade in melee. As far as archetypes, I'm thinking the Oath of Vengeance Paladin, but open to mixing in or going with other archetypes as well.
Anyway, I'm open to any feats, traits and any other ideas anyone would like to suggest.
The stats look ok, I would probably try to get a 16-14 instead of 15-15, but that is your call. I personally prefer to have a decent amount of SP, perhaps even as favourite class bonuses, though, and paladins have a very decent skill list. If anything, I´d lower wisdom - it could be your paladin is naive or just a bit airheaded, and the elven bonuses to perception and resistance to enchantments cover some of the weaknesses.
BTW, another option you may be interested in is having a bit lower strength (enough to power attack, of course) and using dervish dance with a single scimitar. It does require a few feats to work, though.
The stats look ok, I would probably try to get a 16-14 instead of 15-15, but that is your call. I personally prefer to have a decent amount of SP though, and paladins have a very decent skill list, so I might actually be tempted to pick up skill points as a class bonus. You could lower either intelligence or wisdom - it could be your paladin is naive or just a bit airheaded, and the elven bonuses to perception and resistance to enchantments cover some of the weaknesses. Or it could be you are ok with other people handling the skill department... though that charisma is a horrible thing to waste.
BTW, another option you may be interested in is having a bit lower strength (enough to power attack, of course) and using dervish dance so both your attack and damage are based off dexterity. It does require a few feats, though.
The stats look ok, I would probably try to get a 16-14 instead of 15-15, but that is your call. I personally prefer to have a decent amount of SP though, and paladins have a very decent skill list, so I might actually be tempted to pick up skill points as a class bonus. You could lower either intelligence or wisdom - it could be your paladin is naive or just a bit airheaded, and the elven bonuses to perception and resistance to enchantments cover some of the weaknesses. Or it could be you are ok with other people handling the skill department... though that charisma is a horrible thing to waste.
BTW, another option you may be interested in is having a bit lower strength (enough to power attack, of course) and using dervish dance so both your attack and damage are based off dexterity. It does require a few feats, though.
Definitely not interested in dervish dance since the character will be feat starved as it is. I would love to do this as a TWF, but again, due to lack of feats, that doesn't seem like an option. I'm happy to go with a TWF and archer.
I've considered a ranger, and still considering it, but would prefer the concept of a paladin.
Well, elf does scream bow-user to me. So...
Elf Paladin (Divine Hunter)
Str 13 (3pt)
Dex 16 (10pt)
Con 14 (5pt)
Int 10 (0pt)
Wis 12 (2pt)
Cha 14 (5pt)
After Racials
Str 13
Dex 18
Con 12
Int 12
Wis 12
Cha 14
Precise Shot is a bonus feat at 1st level. Take Weapon Finesse as your 1st level feat. Use Elven Curved Blade with Weapon Familiarity.
Feats should focus on archery, but try to work Power Attack in. Something like...
1 Precise Shot (bonus)
1 Weapon Finesse
3 Point Blank Shot
5 Rapid Shot
7 Power Attack
9 Deadly Aim
11 Manyshot
13 Weapon Focus-bow
15 Improved Precise Shot