I have a catfolk investigator NPC that I plan to have find out that he's actually a dragon during a particularly heated moment. The reason why he didn't know that he was a dragon is because he was born with a second shape and hatched among catfolk, Imprinting in his mind that he was a catfolk.
Do I start him off as a dragon with class levels, or should I do something else?
Any suggestions?
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Gold and silver dragons get the change shape ability:
"Change Shape (Su) A creature with this special quality has the ability to assume the appearance of a specific creature or type of creature (usually a humanoid), but retains most of its own physical qualities. A creature cannot change shape to a form more than one size category smaller or larger than its original form. This ability functions as a polymorph spell, the type of which is listed in the creature's description, but the creature does not adjust its ability scores (although it gains any other abilities of the creature it mimics). Unless otherwise stated, it can remain in an alternate form indefinitely. Some creatures, such as lycanthropes, can transform into unique forms with special modifiers and abilities. These creatures do adjust their ability scores, as noted in their description.
Format: change shape (wolf, beast form I); Location: SQ, and in special abilities for creatures with a unique listing."
You might want to read the polymorph rules too.
Giving a monster class levels isn't always the best idea. Is there any reason the dragon needs more than just racial hit dice?
I'm guessing because the NPC thinks it's a catfolk and thus advanced as one.
Polymorph doesnt last the whole day... give him a mystic tier.
I would not advance him at all. Dragon skills are good enough to let him think he were an Investigator. Just give him the Amateur feat.
You could give the dragon the class features of an Investigator without adding class HD, BAB, Saves or skill ranks. Perks of being a DM.
Thanks for the advice. I'll think about it.