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sage20500
2014-12-16, 04:27 PM
Aside for the Dragon Lord PRC in Dragon Magic, are there any other Warrior General like PRC's that are pretty good? I'm working on a build for a gestalt silverbrow human brawling like character who happens to have a very good charisma score, and also has a lot of bonuses to her intimidate skill as well.

The idea was supposed to be in the game that she's is utilizing a Hercules's type effect upon the world, where she takes the actions that the group is doing, and turns them into songs and legends that she share's around the world, to the point to where later on in life the mere mention of her being the leader of an army would cause most foes to think twice before engaging. One such example would be that she recently just punched a young blue dragon into cowering submission with her bare hands and the help of her two friends in the party at level 4, and as soon as they get back to town she was going to turn that into a rousing tavern tale.

The Dragon Lord prc does seem interesting for this type of concept, I'm just wondering if there might be any other PRC's that have that sort of flair, but possibly are much better about pulling off the concept of a leader like commander.

ComaVision
2014-12-16, 04:29 PM
Dread Pirate sounds a lot like what you want, mechanically. You'd probably need a refluff or something though.

Xerlith
2014-12-16, 04:42 PM
While not PrCs, both Crusader and Bard do exactly what you want from the character. Just wanted to point that out- in gestalt these may be a damn potent add-on to your build.

NotScaryBats
2014-12-16, 04:45 PM
The Warchief from Miniatures Handbook seems to fit the bill in the flavor department, but the class is worthless. 3/4 BAB, 2 skill points a level (Intimidate is one of them), and the big schtick of the class is Tribal Frenzy, where you incite "any creature that is a member of the warshief ’s race and tribe, that starts its turn within 30 feet of the warchief, and that is able to hear the warchief" with Strength bonuses, but they take damage every turn equal to their HD.

At level 8, if you survive that long, you get Devoted Bodyguards (your allies can take hits for you, if you make a DC 15 R save) which is the only cool thing about the class.

In all honesty, I think Marshal and Bard are the two classes you should look at for this concept, because no one makes an army extremely hardcore so much as a bard can.

Troacctid
2014-12-16, 05:49 PM
Bard does this very well--Inspire Awe lets you apply fear to all your enemies in a wide radius with a nigh-unbeatable DC.

Optimator
2014-12-17, 04:07 AM
Initiator/Bard bard gestalt going for Charisma synergy is so sweet. Imperious Command is a must! Maybe work in a level of Battle Dancer. Combat Panache could be decent, and extremely good in a duel. Stacking Haunting Melody with Inspire Awe (and always after, the DC is normalized) can be fun. Dreadful Wrath is something to consider, and it pairs well with all the fun Crusader charges. Don't discount Bard casting for gishing, as they get a few gems.