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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Qik" data-source="post: 5846740" data-attributes="member: 6673727">In addition to the sensible suggestions already made, I'll throw in a vote for the alchemist.  Here's a quick run-down on why:- Fits well in a steampunk setting.- Good amount of skill points (4+Int, which is their casting stat) and versatile class skills (UMD, Perception, several Knowledges, Survival, etc).- Very flexible in combat.  The <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/base-classes/alchemist/archetypes/paizo---alchemist-archetypes/grenadier" target="_blank">Grenadier</a> archetype nets you a martial weapon proficiency and some useful in-combat abilities.  Survivability can be high with discoveries like Spontaneous Healing and Preserve Organs.  Can go range (bombs + a bow), melee (Feral Mutagen is the obvious choice here, though I once had a half-elf with a fauchard who was a stud; also, the Vivisectionist swaps bombs for sneak attack), switch-hitter, or controller (Stink Bomb, Frost Bomb, Confusion Bomb, etc), meaning you can specialize in any direction or shoot for versatility instead; your mutagen helps in any of these fields by boosting Dex or Str, not to mention a small Natural Armor boost.- Can back-up heal if you want/need.- Flexibility will allow you to avoid stepping on others' toes.Do what you want, obviously, but the alchemist is a solid and versatile choice.</blockquote>