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Kensai

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For this guy, I took a level of Aristocrat first, then some fighter, then some Kensai. I gave him the feat "Well Read" so that I can treat all knowledge skills as class skills. I figure his skill points are better spent on knowledge than on say, Jump. I also created a unique shield for him that will help replace Torthen's bardic music benefits.

"Richlin Kensai: Male Human(Oeridian) Ftr5/Ari1/Ken5; CR 11;
Medium Humanoid (Human);
HD 1d8+10d10+11; hp 90;
Init +2; Spd 20 ft/x3;
AC 26 (+10 armor, +4 shield, +1 dex, +1 deflection), touch 12, flat-footed 25;
Base Atk/Grapple +8/+14;
Full Atk +18/+13 Holy, Ghost Touch, Outsider Bane (1d10+12;17-20/x2, +2 Cold Iron bsword),
+18/+13 One-handed (1d10+12;17-20/x2, +2 Cold Iron bsword),
+11/+6 Two-handed (1d8;20/x3, Masterwork longbow);
SA&SQ Signature Weapon(Su), Power Surge(Ex), Ki Projection, Withstand(Ex),
AL LG; SV Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +9;
Str 18(+6), Dex 14(+2), Con 12(+1), Int 12(+1), Wis 12(+1), Cha 10(+0);
Skills: Concentration¹ +11, Diplomacy¹ +7, Gather Information¹ +6, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +7, Knowledge (history) +8, Knowledge (local) +8, Knowledge (nobility) +5, Knowledge (the planes) +7, Listen¹ +5, Ride¹ +7, Sense Motive¹ +6, Spot¹ +5, Survival¹ +5.

Feats: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Sword, Bastard), Improved Critical (Sword, Bastard), Weapon Focus (Sword, Bastard), Weapon Specialization (Sword, Bastard), Greater Weapon Focus (Sword, Bastard), Greater Weapon Specialization (Sword, Bastard), Well Read, Improved Toughness."
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Kensai Class abilities:
"• Signature Weapon(Su): You must choose one of your weapons to become a signature weapon. You focus part of your life energy on the weapon, making it more effective in your hands and your hands alone.
• Power Surge(Ex): You can make a DC 15 Concentration check as a move action to gain a +8 to your Strength for 2 rounds. Each time after the first that you successfully use this ability in a single 24-hour perior, the check DC increases by 5.
• Ki Projection: You add +2 to any Bluff, Diplomacy, Gather Information, or Intimidate checks you make.
• Withstand(Ex): When you are forced to make a Reflex save to avoid
damage from an area effect spell, you can make a Concentration check
instead of a Reflex save to resist taking full damage.
• Multiclass Note: A samurai, paladin, or monk who becomes a kensai may
continue advancing in as the original class.
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Highlights:

HP 90
AC 26
2 attacks per round, 3 next level
good saves, good abilities, good skills
add +8 to strength as class ability. can do multiple times per day
Good knowledge skills to help replace bardic lore.
Great magical equip.
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Magical Equip:

Mithril Full Plate +2, Axeblock (DR 5 vs slashing or piercing)

Lion's Roar - +2 Hv Steel Shield
Good Hope 2/day, CL 7 (bard)
Remove Fear 2/da7, CL 4 (cleric)

Gauntlets of Ogre Power
Ring of Protection +2
Sacred Scabbard

+2 Bastard Sword, Holy, Ghost Touch, Bane vs Outsiders
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