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In addition to that, I've been rail roaded into playing a homebrewed race that basically gets +10 movement speed (+20 in total to base movement speed in a charge, or any other movement that takes more than one move action) and +4 strength, +2 con, -4 dex, and -4 cha (It's also large size and get endurance for free. But doesn't get reach. Yeah. Stats aren't great). But where do I go with something like this?

(And all PF material, no 3.5 -- again I know. It's upsetting. And the setting has a very heavy Eastern theme to it...)

Trip specialist fighter using a chain. You will support the group and have a HUGE bonus on all trip attacks as well as do pretty good damage.

I am about to embark on a campaign taking place in the Iron Kingdoms. We are using the IK world, culture, healing limitations, and changes to base classes, but everything else will be 3.5 PHB only. I noticed that the game turns very deadly in a single crit or a bad hit combination.

I have done a lot of 3.5 characters overall, but never been restricted to the PHB alone. What would be the class that would give me access to the best survivability overall, yet not being pegged into an extreme archetype? My thought so far has gone to a rogue utilizing more social skills than anything else, but I am not fully sure yet.

I am asking for suggestions from the crowd and as reward I am offering up that smug feeling you get when you can point at someone and say "hah, I bet he didnt think of that."

Good evening all!
Due to some unforeseen circumstances I found myself rolling up a ranger instead of a Wizard for an upcoming Pathfinder game. The fact is that I have never played something even close to a ranger before. I have read through some of the guides for rangers. Just be warned: some of his gear may look weird or seem that he has to much of it (like a ton of weaponry). It is part of his background story, and he will eventually lighten his burden.

What I need help with: Have I missed something that could help support this character now, or further ahead in the campaign? The campaign is likely to run to around level 12-14, possibly longer.
The character is intended to have his main focus as an archer, but should be able to support from the front-line in the capacity of providing damage, NOT to soak damage as a "tank".

Creation rules:
- Base races allowed
- Only allowed direct Pathfinder books (NO 3.5 books)
- Generous dice for stats (which you can see from the stats!)

STR: 18
DEX 17+2= 19
CON 16
INT 15
WIS 14
CHA 13

Race: Human
Level: 1
Feats: Point Black Shot, Precise Shot.
Traits (2): Rich Parents (RP reasons), Reactionary.
Favored Enemy: Human
Initiative: 6 = Dex 4 + Reactionary 2

Skills: (1 rank in all, 1 skill point remaining)
Climb, Handle Animal, Kno (Dungeoneering), Kno (Nature), Perception, Ride, Stealth, Survival, Swim.

Languages:
Common, Elvish, Orcish

Notable Equipment:
Composite Longbow (4)
Kukri (RP reasons, its how I befriended another player)
Morning Star
Buckler
Greatsword
Some spare throwing knives (3)
Arrows: Regular, Blunt, Flight, Alchemical Silver, Cold iron.

Armor: (AC 22)
Chain Shirt
Lamellar horn arms
Studded leather legs
Buckler

Thanks all for the input. I made my decision and I am going with a wizard. If you have any input or advice for the poor fellow, feel free to look here: http://www.minmaxboards.com/index.php?topic=1722.0

Looking at rolling up a character for a new Pathfinder campaign. All Pathfinder material is available. I am that kind of person who enjoys characters that can hold true to either the same class, or follow a strong concept (i.e. rogue --> ranger --> warrior works, but rogue --> barbarian --> wizard to gain max benefits feel weird).
I am not opposed to maxing a character, I just want to do it utilizing the main strengths, feats, etc, not by dipping into different classes to try to add stuff that will work well at level 20 when it all comes together.

What are some of the classes that you have played that you have found works well in the long run, can keep the concept flair going, and do not fall behind to become a 2nd rank character behind the "class-hoppers"?