I've been tickled recently by the idea of playing an overeager travel guide author - someone who might chronicle the "marvelous antique decor" of a ruined temple filled with zombies, or the "delectable homespun charm" of the dockside bar full of brawling sailors.
Is there any class or build that lends itself to this kind of character? I keep bouncing around between just about everything.
Currently I'm mulling an Evangelist cleric of Desna. But I'm not quite sure what I would do in combat besides spamming Command ("Would you just stop for a second and admire this gorgeous foliage?") and inspiring courage ("Come on, we're not going to let a few gutslugs ruin this fabulous trip, now are we?")
Any class that stands out to you? Or, could a Travel domain cleric wielding a quarterstaff or a crook be made melee-capable? Any other feats, items, etc. that could flesh it out?
I'm thinking a low wisdom is essential to the concept. Maybe some sort of illusionist arcane caster rather than a cleric?
Archaeologist Bard is the usual go to for that kind of character.
Investigator also seems like a natural fit. You could do an Empiricist and role play low charisma as a comical lack of self-awareness. Or if you aren't too worried about optimization go with the Sleuth and use the luck pool to escape sticky situations.
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For some reason this makes me think charisma based so he can really sell his veiws
Oracle of Desna with clouded vision curse would be fun
Seconding the Bard Archaeologist and the Pathfinder Chronicler ideas
The Pathfinder(organization not game) Prestige classes from Seekers of Secrets might be an option. Also the magic item Autonomous Cartographer is basically an old school camera if you wanted to take pictures
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What about the Pathfinder Chronicler or whatever? It's a PrC...
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This.
This. Also, be a gnome because then you could speak with the local wildlife 1/day and get their opinion of the area.
I also wanted to suggest Bard into Pathfinder Chronicler
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How about a Vigilante, who's alternate identity is the Travel guide Writer. Maybe a Halfling food critic.
Inquisitor of Desna?
Investigator?
Archivist Bard?
Sounds like you want lots of knowledge skills to represent a wealth of accumulated lore and/or trivia for the guide book.
Oterisk had a good Pathfinder Chronicler Guide i belie.
Also there is the guide ranger archetype. Instead of favored enemy you just get bonuses against someone of your choice. You grant favored terrain bonuses to allies.