Level 3 CHARACTER Advice needed. Not sure what to play

[Nosta1300]

In this game we are playing Are selfs. Or as close to as possible as if we been transported to a fantasy world.

Well we are meeting this Saturday to discuss are stats.

I do know we are using this spread

15
14
13
12
10
8

Being now or us are very strong we mostly don't think any of us would be a full martial
except maybe me and only cause I have a temper that might make a very sad excuse for a Barbarian

But with those stats would would be possible
I know it's vague but I want to get and idea for what I could possibly pull off with "my" stats

[Mark Hoover 330]

That works out to a 15 point buy: this is the standard PC point buy from the original Core book. These numbers lend themselves well to playing a PC that focuses on one or two stats above all others.

I don't know you as a person, so I don't know what your personality or life experiences would translate to in a PF1 character. These stats would make a decent Barbarian, Druid, Fighter, Ranger, Unchained Rogue, Sorcerer, Wizard, Alchemist, Summoner, Witch, Slayer or Warpriest, IMO.

As for how to build any of these classes or the archetypes of them, obviously 15 in your primary attack stat, 14 in your secondary attack or primary defense stat, and so on. For example, a barbarian would do well as Str 14, Dex 17 (after racial), Con 13, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8.

Beyond that I really don't know how to help. You say you have a temper IRL; this might translate to a barbarian, but it might also just be a quirk for an unchained rogue (Scout) that refuses to be called a coward.

Your choice of class will largely dominate the direction of your feats. A vanguard slayer with an emphasis on using a longbow is a much different build than a barbarian with a greatsword, or a crossblooded Draconic/Orc bloodline sorcerer.

If you don't see yourself as a purely martial PC, what do you imagine yourself becoming in this new world?

[FraVit]

If I had to play with the elite array I would put +2 into Str and play a Human Destined Bloodrager, a Barbarian/Sorcerer hybrid with this stats spread:

STR 15+2 / DEX 14 / CON 12 / INT 8 / WIS 10 / CHA 13
Stats progression: +1 Str 4th/12th/16th/20th levels, +1 Cha 8th level

lv1 feats: Toughness, Power Attack
lv3 feat: Furious Focus

And most probably at higher levels I would specialize into Intimidation with this combination in mind:

[feats] Dreadful Carnage, Signature Skill (intimidate)
[bloodline feat] Intimidating Prowess
[spell] Draconic Malice

[MrCharisma]

Just a note: Level 3 characters with 4/9 casting (Bloodragers, Paladins, Rangers and I think Mediums?) have no spell-casting at level 3, but will get spell-casting at level 4. This could be a way for you to enter the game as yourself, but obtain spells/magic after being transported to a magical world. Or you could pick up an archetype that loses spell-casting?

There are also some non-casting archetypes for Bards and Investigators. They're usually considered sub-par because losing spells is a big deal, but if you're not playing a caster then knowing these options exist is just adding options for you. I'm sure there are other 6/9 classes that lose spell-casting, but I don't know them off the top of my head.

[VoodistMonk]

Weapon Master Fighter has Weapon Training at level 3. Just saying.

Zen Archer Monk is rocking Wisdom to attack with bows at level 3. They get Weapon Focus at 2. Several more bonus feats, including Perfect Strike. Oh yeah, Flurry of Bows. Lol.

Howa'bout a Daring Champion Cavalier? Going with the Order of the Eastern Star, fighting defensively with a Rapier... by level 3, you have Nimble's +1 dodge bonus to AC when wearing light or no armor and carrying no more than a light load. You gain DR 1/— and a +2 morale bonus on saving throws when wearing light armor or no armor and fighting defensively or using Combat Expertise. You get Weapon Finesse for "free", and could easy grab Weapon Focus and Weapon Trick for Stylish Riposte... which is basically Opportune Parry & Riposte. You gets Panache and Deeds at level 4, but do not get Opportune Parry & Riposte.

Human
... Imposter Wary replaces Skilled

1. Challenge 1/day
1. Champion's Finesse
1. Order
... Order of the Eastern Star
1. Tactician
...
1(class): Psychic Sensitivity
1(race): Combat Reflexes
1(level): Dodge

2. Order Ability
... Guarded

3. Nimble +1
3(level): Weapon Trick

4. Challenge 2/day
4. Deeds
... Dodging Panache
... Precise Strike
... Swashbuckler Initiative
4. Panache

5. Banner
5(level): Dirty Fighting

6(class): Crane Style

7. Challenge 3/day
7. Nimble +2
7(level): Crane Wing

8. Order Ability
... Pierce the Guard

At 8:
BAB +8
Base saves +6/+2/+2
Fighting defensively in Crane Style
DR 2/-
+3 insight bonus on saves against the attacks and abilities of the target of his challenge
+3 morale bonus to saves
+13 dodge bonus to AC (+1 dodge, +1 crane style, +2 defensive fighting, +2 nimble, +3 challenge, +4 crane wing)

[VoodistMonk]

Wanna be an actual Swashbuckler, instead of a Cavalier pretending to be a Swashbuckler? Let's do one better than just starting with Panache, we're going to go all in on Charisma with Desna's Shooting Star!

Flying Blade Swashbuckler

1. Panache
1. Swashbuckler Finesse
1. Deeds
... Subtle Throw
1. Deeds of Renown
... Vengeful Heart
1(human): something totally awesome*
1(level): Desna's Shooting Star
*Combat Reflexes, Noble Scion of War, Iron Will, etc*

2. Charmed Life 3/day

3. Nimble +1
3. Deeds
... Disrupting Counter
... Precise Strike
... Precise Throw
... Swashbuckler Initiative
3(level): Quickdraw

Use your bonus feats and $#!+ if you contine for stuff like Point Blank Shot and Startoss Style shenanigans.