Character creation jigsaw

[Robert Hodgson]

So, due to a very odd character creation mechanic we used (try it! it's hella fun! http://samhaine.wordpress.com/2014/03/24/pathfinder-card-draft-chargen/) I find myself with an odd set of character options. I think I know what I'm going to do, but I'm wondering what YA'LL would do in my place.

Starting level 3rd

Str: 17
dex: 8
Con 15
wis: 8
Int: 16
cha: 8

Race: Half-Orc from Garundi

Available classes for the build: Fighter, Rogue, Cleric, Wizard, Druid, Bard, Arcanist or Investigator.

Restrictions: You cannot have both Arcanist and Investigator in the same build. No prestige classes. Core is cool, advanced players guide is a maybe. Other books are a no.

Thoughts?

[Emmanuel Nouvellon-Pugh]

magus?

[Robert Hodgson]

Can't play magus, not one of the available classes.

[Eltacolibre]

foresight wizard or Lore warden fighter, depend if you want to punch people or cast spells in the back.

[Emmanuel Nouvellon-Pugh]

Wizard/Fighter/Eldritch Knight ?

[Robert Hodgson]

Can't play eldritch knight. Prestige class.

[pad300]

A really melee focused investigator? Take advantage of that STR and CON while using the INT?

Good will and Reflex Saves will help compensate the low dex and Wis.

Take Sacred Tattoo or Toothy instead of ferocity.

Take HP for the Favored Class Bonus - you will need them.

Take Mutagen as your Investigator Talent (3ed), at 5th Quick Study and Sickening Strike at 7th.

Use a Great Axe

Feats: WF Great Axe, Dazzling Display (Great Axe)

Skills- Intimidate, Perception, Alchemy, Disable Device, UMD, Stealth, assorted Knowledges...

next level you get Focused Combat - which gets pretty close to keeping up with the fighter for melee combat.

Your tactics are intimidation (dazzling display) and poisoned weapons to weaken your enemies, then finish with a greataxe... Use Extracts to buff yourself as appropriate (suggestions - Shield, Long Arm).