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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ringmereth" data-source="post: 2467671" data-attributes="member: 33915">Quite frankly, yes. It resembles something in between a rogue and a bard with a completely different flavor, but it doesn't have anything on par with the rogue's special abilities and the bard's magic and bardic music effects. While the extra leadership stuff is somewhat helpful, the fact remains that the Aristocrat himself can't really do anything useful. An accurate depiction of a medieval politican, perhaps, but not at all ideal for an adventuring sort. IMO, the sort of character that the Aristocrat presents is good for nobility who sit around and manipulate people instead of doing actual work. If we were playing that sort of game, it might possibly be okay (though a Bard would be better), but since we have to go out into the field and fend for ourselves, it's not that useful.If you want to balance it, add some bonus feats, an increase from suggestion to dominate at higher levels, bonus resources (calling in favors, getting lump sums of money, being able to requision equipment, etc), and better spells.</blockquote>