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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Al" data-source="post: 641145" data-attributes="member: 2486">You will definitely want something with a high Charisma- after all, you *do* intend to take Leadership at 6th level, don't you?To that end, bard, sorceror, paladin and cleric spring immediately to mind (in no particular order).The bard is usually weak in a party game, but that is normally because he is superseded in nearly all his roles by some class or another.  In a single-player, particularly a heavy rp one, the bard tends to fare well.The sorceror is an interesting choice.  Normally, I would go with a wizard, but the high Charisma makes rp situations much easier and Leadership much more valuable (especially as you need to offset the -2 penalty given for having a familiar).Paladin is a very solid choice.  You can heal yourself, you can tank with the best of them, and the warhorse gives you a good and powerful companion.  Boost Charisma as high as you can- not only do you need to offset the Leadership penalty for having a warhorse, but you really need as much healing as you can get (being in the frontline) and your saves are crucial (one failed save could mean game over).Cleric is also a good choice.  I'd say better than the druid.  Of course, you don't get the animal companion, but animal companions are not the be-all and end-all.  Clerics can tank better, get superior healing and generally better spells.  Turning undead may well be a lifesaver, and the divine feats are very handy.  If you take twinky domains (Animal, for one), you can do very well indeed.  Keep Charisma respectable for that cohort.</blockquote>

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