LiVeWiRe
ENergetic Comm. Supporter
Henry said:My favorite is a halfling or gnomish Druid.
Why?
1: Better AC or hit points.
2: Ability to negate strength penalty at 5th level and up with wildshaping.
3: Gnomes can speak with burrowing creatures inherently - a massive boon to druids, and freeing a spell slot in some cases.
4: inherent saving throw bonuses or magical abilities which enhance the already formidable saves of a druid.
5: spell power, and animal companions, more than make up for any lack of physical prowess from these characters.
My two favorite low-level druids were a Halfling Druid with a giant mastiff riding companion, and my half-elven druid/rogue who used his nature powers for personal gain. Whatever you choose, good luck!
I agree with Henry regarding halfling druids...apart from elves/half-elves they make the next logical choice in my opinion.
I recently played a halfling rogue turned druid and it's one of my favorite characters! The rogue weapon proficiencies allow the use of a shortbow which druids do not get (if I remember correctly).
As for animal companions, they do not need to be used strictly for combat...if one has a hawk for instance, they would serve nicely as an overhead 'scout' that can warn of upcoming danger, etc.
LW