[PF only] Bardadin build suggestions

[Occasional Sage]

I'm plotting a character for a campaign that is currently 5th level, and targeted to end between 15th and 18th. I think a Dervish Dancer (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/bard/archetypes/paizo---bard-archetypes/dervish-dancer) with a couple levels of Paladin dip would be fun and flavorful, but I've got three or five builds running around in my head and cross-pollinating. Since I've never played a melee bard I'm having trouble pruning ideas down, and I turn to the Playground to make this rock.

If this were yours to build, what would you do to make the character fun and drive the GM to tears?

[Waker]

Haven't really investigated PF for multi-classing options, but the Buccaneer Bard makes a handy combatant because of his ability to deal subdual damage and force enemies into submission. The Clamor of the Heavens Masterpiece also fits thematically with a Bardadin.