Whats a fun race for a Bard? Also, Bard feats? Multiclass?

[Merellin]

So.. After pondering and trying diferent things in pathfinder, I came to realise what I enjoy the most is playing support. Someone who buffs and supports the party, But can fight a bit, And has out of combat support aswell as in combat support, And maybe a small bit of magic. And after pondering I realised, I basicaly just described the Bard!

And so I want to ask, What are fun races for Bards? I'm considering a Halfling or a Half-Elf.. Also, What are good feats for a bard? (I always struggle with feats.. There are so many..) And, Is multiclassing a bard worth it?

[Fourshadow]

I like the Human Focused Class Bonus--the Half Elf may get it too--of selecting another Spell Known.
Multi-classing tends to nerf the Bard's ability to buff and cast. I don't recommend it.
If you are not playing PFS, then you might consider the feat Master Performer which boosts your Inspire abilities.
In my opinion, your feat at 11th level should be Discordant Voice which will give all your allies (even you) +1d6 sonic damage on all weapon damage.
Some say it isn't worth it, but my favorite archetype is the Sound Striker which gives up Suggestion for Weirdwords which are sonic damage rays.

[Sarvis the Buck]

If you do plan on multiclassing, solid choices I've tried are Paladin, Ranger, and Fighter. Adding bardic buffs to a martial class can be useful.

Though, typically full Bard serves best.

[Merellin]

Thanks! Half-Elf I belive gets +1 round of Bardic Performance as Favored Class bonus. And it is not PFS, Though I dont see Master Performer on PFSRD..

[Saldiven]

Dwarf bard playing a timpani and dual wielding the mallets in combat.

He just likes things loud.

[ohako]

Well, I had at one point statted up an aasimar bard, with the azata-blooded racial heritage. Mostly bard, but one level of unarmed fighter (for an extra feat for Kirin Style), and one level of lore oracle for +Cha to AC.

You could go 2 levels of alchemist and grab two vestigial arms to hold a musical instrument and a sword and a wand at the same time, although admittedly that's mostly for fluff.

One fun option might be a halfling animal speaker bard taking the Animal Ally feat chain and grabbing a wolf AC. inspire courage is twice as good if all your PC friends have pets.

The feat Spellsong is a great way to conceal your spellcasting. Shoot, you could cast modify memory while singing a charming little ditty.

The feat Fire Music is a terrible way to be a multi-class bard/sorcerer who tries to be a bardic summoner/evoker.

I think bards are great at doing a bunch of different things, and there's lots of space to be thematic. For instance,

You could go human shoanti thundercaller with proficiency in totem spear and the Spear Dancing Style line of feats. Even though that feat chain is pretty bad (you have to have Two-Weapon Fighting and Weapon Finesse before you can use them, and no +Dex to damage), being a thundercaller is the right way to be a bard evoker.

[Louise Bishop]

Human with the Favored PrC and PrC spellcaster.

Bard 7/Dragon Disciple 4/Rest bard.

Feat wise I would grab Flagbearer, Combat Reflexes, and Power attack. I would use a longspear and get a Banner of the ancient Kings. Start with a 15 Str and pump it up +1 and add DD's +4 Str for a natural 20 STR.

He can fight, He can buff, He can skill, he can turn his breath into a weapon. He loses No CLs or Bardic Performance levels.

[SmiloDan]

Another option is the Divine Fighting Style feat for Desna, which gives you Charisma to Attack and Damage with starknives. They're kind of silly weapons, but they can be used in melee and range.

A reach build would be fun, too.
1. Combat Reflexes
3. Power Attack
5-19, gravy.

A bard/oracle/mystic theurge might be interesting, just not, you know, optimal.

If you're going to multiclass, something with good Fortitude saves would probably be for the best. Cavalier (a bonus Teamwork feat you can share is another way to buff, decent class skills, a weak pet, all weapons and armor, easy to dip) or Paladin (lots of goodies, possibly hard to just take 1 or 2 levels!).

[BadBird]

One of the coolest Bard spells has to be Thundering Drums. Intensified Thundering Drums is up to a 10d8 cone of sonic damage. Persistent Thundering Drums is a nasty knockdown threat. Concussive Thundering Drums is a no-save debuff. For a Bard who wants to play with some aggressive casting, taking Magical Lineage or Wayang Spellhunter with it seems like a very fun way to go. I've been sorely temped to create an EK or similar type character who steals that spell from the Bard list.

[Fourshadow]

Thundering Drums would be a lot better if it had longer range...15 foot cone is not so good. Very fun, though.
Disconcerting Knowledge is a really cool Feat that allows you to Intimidate by making a Knowledge check--which means Bardic Knowledge will give it a boost! No feat tax, either!

[BadBird]

Fireball would be a lot better if it knocked things down... can't have it all, alas.