Geisha, the (missing) Asian Bard

Updating the Geisha document this morning with a few changes. Notably:

cleaned up language in a few spots
tweaks to the Geisha Defense ability (limits to Human-like creatures)
added some feats
added invocalibans affiliation to the text.

my time is still limited lately, so that is probably all for today, but I hope to adapt/include SoA's sleeve weapon idea. I will probably change portions to simplify the weapon mechanics somewhat - I think it would work better parred down some to something essentially like spiked chain (sans spikes). Additional abilities/qualities could be magical enhancements or spell effects. but these are just initial thoughts on the subject.

Thanks for the update on your progress. The Sleeves were something of a cross between the spiked chain and the whip (emphasis on the whip-like aspect) anyway, so your change sounds good. I look forward to seeing your interpretation.

Anyone who might be using the Geisha for evil npc's (or evil players) should look at Dragon Magazine #353 for the Thrall of Malcanthet PRC. The abilities and theme behind this evil thrall prestige class have a very nice synergy with the Geisha Class, both thematically and mechanically.

And if anyone has used the class in actual play, I would love to hear of your experience.

Has anyone tried to make an Asian style bard in a homebrew setting?