D&D 5E level 9 play, CHA based character build, help needed

[spartanah]

I want to build either a sorlock or hexbard for a level 9 campaign.
if I go swords / hex. what level do I need to go which each to your opinion? same for sorlock, what is the recommended split between hex and sorcerer (I think shadow).

 

[Cap'n Kobold]

What sort of material is allowed? UA an option?
Do you know what other characters in the group will be, and do you have a definite idea of what sort of thing that you want to do with the character?

 

[FrogReaver]

Starting or ending at level 9?

 

[Zardnaar]

The Sorlock generally is Sorcerer 1, warlock 2, then take levels in Sorcerer, spam eldritch blast and quicken EB.

For a melee warlock I like the Fighter 1/Warlock XYZ build. Gives you proficiency in heavy armor and con saves.

 

[spartanah]

There is a Barbarian, war cleric, an Assassin and a Druid, and maybe another fighter so melee is not a must.
We start at level 9 and may end around there.
I don’t want to be the arcanist because I usually play a wizard. But I do want to be the face.
Only official material is allowed

 

[FrogReaver]

There is a Barbarian, war cleric, an Assassin and a Druid, and maybe another fighter so melee is not a must.
We start at level 9 and may end around there.
I don’t want to be the arcanist because I usually play a wizard. But I do want to be the face.
Only official material is allowed

Lore Bards are best party face typically. Sorcerers are pretty good if they take the lucky feat and the suggestion spell (and possibly charm person depending on how your dm runs that one).