avakeiya
2013-10-06, 04:08 AM
Hi, I'm trying to build/plan on a character I've had in mind for a while now. Its my first foray into Pathfinder and I'd like some advice of finalizing his potential build to make sure he doesn't die immediately and can work in a party.
The back story is that he's from a minor noble house, one with many strong connections and allies but still considered minor due to its exotic tastes in spouses. EX: his maternal grandmother is an astral diva and paternal grandma is a dragon, with many humanoids and outsiders further down the line.
When he was young, he was kidnapped by an evil rival family that his father had taken down, in order to be used for experiments and spell components due to his unique bloodline. The experience messed with his fight or flight instincts, making him go into a rage whenever backed into a corner. Then while accompanying his father on a diplomatic mission, he accidentally uncovering a slaving ring supplying sacrifices to various cults. After alerting the guards and saving one of the potential's victims lives, (getting his ass kicked in the process) he joined the military to hone his fighting skills. After completing advance training and serving his term, he became an adventurer to fight evil protect the innocent, etc, etc.
I was thinking of making him a fighter/barbarian to reflect both his military training and past trauma. I'm looking more for a heavy weapon character who relies more on taking down his enemies before they can attack rather than relying on heavy armor for protection. And I like the idea of him hulking out and showing off some of his mixed heritage while raging. I'm also thinking of adding a couple levels of bard for utility spells and skills. I want him to be a bit more than just the guy who hits things yet still be a front line warrior.
So any suggestions on how to balance these classes out? Should I have more fighter than barbarian or vice versa? Which feats and rage powers would compliment him the best? What advantages/disadvantages should I incorporate due to his mixed heritage? Would adding bard delude him to much to be effective in strait up combat like Nale? What pitfalls are there that I should be aware of? Any alternate builds to consider or role playing suggestions? I want him to be a long term character so any insight and suggestions would be much appreciated.
The back story is that he's from a minor noble house, one with many strong connections and allies but still considered minor due to its exotic tastes in spouses. EX: his maternal grandmother is an astral diva and paternal grandma is a dragon, with many humanoids and outsiders further down the line.
When he was young, he was kidnapped by an evil rival family that his father had taken down, in order to be used for experiments and spell components due to his unique bloodline. The experience messed with his fight or flight instincts, making him go into a rage whenever backed into a corner. Then while accompanying his father on a diplomatic mission, he accidentally uncovering a slaving ring supplying sacrifices to various cults. After alerting the guards and saving one of the potential's victims lives, (getting his ass kicked in the process) he joined the military to hone his fighting skills. After completing advance training and serving his term, he became an adventurer to fight evil protect the innocent, etc, etc.
I was thinking of making him a fighter/barbarian to reflect both his military training and past trauma. I'm looking more for a heavy weapon character who relies more on taking down his enemies before they can attack rather than relying on heavy armor for protection. And I like the idea of him hulking out and showing off some of his mixed heritage while raging. I'm also thinking of adding a couple levels of bard for utility spells and skills. I want him to be a bit more than just the guy who hits things yet still be a front line warrior.
So any suggestions on how to balance these classes out? Should I have more fighter than barbarian or vice versa? Which feats and rage powers would compliment him the best? What advantages/disadvantages should I incorporate due to his mixed heritage? Would adding bard delude him to much to be effective in strait up combat like Nale? What pitfalls are there that I should be aware of? Any alternate builds to consider or role playing suggestions? I want him to be a long term character so any insight and suggestions would be much appreciated.