Okay, I did this quick and have not absorbed all the rules. But take it as a point of discussion and as an example of one of the character classes.
Class: Armiger
Level: 2
Str 16, Dex 12, Con 18, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 10 (I used a 32-pt buy)
BAB +2, BDB +1
Hps: 27
Defense = 10 +3 (shield) +1 (trait) +1 (Class BDB) +1 (Dex) +1 (feat) = 17
Passive Defense = 10 +3 (shield) +1 (trait) = 14
DR: 1d6+1/magic
Saves:
Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +3
Attack = Warhammer +5 (1d8+3, x3)
Traits: Tough as Iron (+2 Con), Stout (+1 Def)
Feats: Armor Mastery 1 (+1 armor DR), Armor Mastery 2 (25% crits fail), Shield Mastery 1 (+1 shield bonus)
Class Abilities: Master Armorer, Tough as Nails, Armor Pool
Skill Group: Athletics +8
Skills: Craft Armor +9, Handle Animal +3, Heal +6, Listen +6, Ride +3
Equipment: Heavy Steel Shield, Banded Mail, Warhammer
Class: Armiger
Level: 2
Str 16, Dex 12, Con 18, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 10 (I used a 32-pt buy)
BAB +2, BDB +1
Hps: 27
Defense = 10 +3 (shield) +1 (trait) +1 (Class BDB) +1 (Dex) +1 (feat) = 17
Passive Defense = 10 +3 (shield) +1 (trait) = 14
DR: 1d6+1/magic
Saves:
Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +3
Attack = Warhammer +5 (1d8+3, x3)
Traits: Tough as Iron (+2 Con), Stout (+1 Def)
Feats: Armor Mastery 1 (+1 armor DR), Armor Mastery 2 (25% crits fail), Shield Mastery 1 (+1 shield bonus)
Class Abilities: Master Armorer, Tough as Nails, Armor Pool
Skill Group: Athletics +8
Skills: Craft Armor +9, Handle Animal +3, Heal +6, Listen +6, Ride +3
Equipment: Heavy Steel Shield, Banded Mail, Warhammer