Help w / Dragon-themed Bloodrager Build (PFS)

[Eirikrautha]

Having been recently convinced that the new Bloodrager class from the upcoming ACG, I wanted to get a head-start on a dragon-themed bloodrager. So far, I've had mixed results with my own builds and am looking for some advice. I'm looking for a melee build (centered around natural weapons) that is PFS-legal. So far, without any serious attempt at optimization, I've got a build that has natural weapons for 12 rnds/day and a greatsword for the rest of the time, but I'm dissatisfied with the armor class and feel of the character at this moment.

What I have so far:

Dragon-themed bloodrager:

Male Lawful Neutral Half-Elf
Bloodrager 1

Bloodline: Draconic (Bronze)

Strength: 18 (+4)
Dexterity: 10 (0)
Constitution: 14 (+2)
Intelligence: 10 (0)
Wisdom: 10 (0)
Charisma: 14 (+2)

Intimidate: +6
Perception: +6
Spellcraft: +4
Use Magic Device: +6

Hit Points: 13 HP
Hit Dice: 1d10+3
Initiative: +2

Attack Bonus: +1
(melee: +5)
(ranged: +1)

Fortitude Save: +4
Reflex Save: +0
Will Save: +0

Armor Class: 15
(touch: 10)
(flat-footed: 15)

CMB: +5
CMD: 15
(flat-footed: 15)

Feats & Traits: Armor Proficiency (Light), Armor Proficiency (Medium), Extra Rage, Martial Weapon Proficiency - All, Shield Proficiency, Simple Weapon Proficiency - All, Skill Focus (Use Magic Device), Armor Expert, Elven Reflexes

Special Abilities: Low-Light Vision, Elven Immunities - Sleep, Elven Immunities, Bloodrage (12 rounds/day) (Su), Claws (Ex), Arcane Training, Elf Blood, Fast Movement +10 (Ex)

Greatsword (+5, 2d6+6 damage, crit 19-20/×2)

Other Gear: Greatsword, Kikko armor.

I guess that a low AC might be a trade-off for this character, but I'd like to maximize the "dragon-ness" of this guy (tough, natural melee, intimidating, etc.). Any advice is very welcome... I'm looking for a dragon-heritage kind of thing, so I'm wary of tiefling/aasimar race (just because it doesn't make sense to me).

[Deadmanwalking]

Well, low Dex'll do that to you.

I'd personally drop Charisma to 12 and grab Dex 13, that'll help some. I'd then drop Wis to 8, raise it to 14 and drop Elven Reflexes for Indomitable Faith. That'll drop your particular skills a little, but open up others as better ideas, vastly improve your Reflex save, and help with AC.

[Eirikrautha]

Deadmanwalking wrote:

Well, low Dex'll do that to you.

I'd personally drop Charisma to 12 and grab Dex 13, that'll help some. I'd then drop Wis to 8, raise it to 14 and drop Elven Reflexes for Indomitable Faith. That'll drop your particular skills a little, but open up others as better ideas, vastly improve your Reflex save, and help with AC.

Hmmm. Interesting idea. Would I later spend my ability points at 4th and 7th on Charisma (for future spellcasting)? I know that isn't a focus of my character, but it's nice to have. Or is it the cost of a melee rager...?

[Deadmanwalking]

Well, a +2 Headband of Charisma will do for actually having casting (since it'll give you a 14 and, as a permanent bonus, counts for casting), and a +6 one will even give you bonus spells at all the spell levels you cast. All you're losing is +1 Save DC...and that was frankly abysmal already.