The Entertainer

[Lord_kNiels]

Running around House Phiarlan the other day I got this idea for a character build.
I tried to get it as close to a street entertainer as possible, while still making it usable in game.
My obvious class choices are Rogue and Bard, because what entertains more than a lute playing pole dancer?
I do not know if a similar build exists already.

The build is made to do traps as well as fight and contribute to the party through songs.

The sweet, sweet detail: Believe it or not, but you will be able to throw your own grease around while being immune to its effects. So whatever you want to fight that golem lying on its back or you feel like ruining the day of your party members while running Coalessence Chamber you got the option to do so.

Halfling build Adds more flavor to the build. For roleplaying purpose and for build enjoyment this is the way to go.

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Entertainer 
Level 20 Chaotic Neutral Halfling Female
(12 Rogue \ 8 Bard) 
Hit Points: 252
Spell Points: 245 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 10
Reflex: 20
Will: 10

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             14                    19
Dexterity            16                    20
Constitution         16                    16
Intelligence         12                    14
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             10                    10

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               7                    33
Bluff                 4                    25
Concentration         3                     3
Diplomacy             0                     0
Disable Device        5                    25
Haggle                0                     0
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  3                     9
Intimidate            0                     2
Jump                  6                    19
Listen               -1                     1
Move Silently         3                     7
Open Lock             7                    24
Perform               n/a                  23
Repair                1                     2
Search                5                    25
Spot                  3                    21
Swim                  2                     4
Tumble                7                    27
Use Magic Device      4                    23

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Rogue)


Level 3 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 4 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 5 (Rogue)


Level 6 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 7 (Bard)
Spell (1): Grease


Level 8 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Spell (1): Remove Fear


Level 9 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 10 (Bard)
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat


Level 11 (Rogue)


Level 12 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons
Spell (2): Invisibility
Spell (2): Cure Moderate Wounds


Level 13 (Rogue)


Level 14 (Bard)
Spell (2): Blur


Level 15 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Improved Evasion


Level 16 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 17 (Rogue)


Level 18 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting
Spell (3): Haste
Spell (3): Cure Serious Wounds
Spell (2): Rage


Level 19 (Bard)


Level 20 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost III
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song I
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage II
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song II
Enhancement: Bard Warchanter I
Enhancement: Halfling Dexterity I
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning I
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning II
Enhancement: Halfling Guile I
Enhancement: Halfling Guile II
Enhancement: Rogue Subtle Backstabbing I
Enhancement: Rogue Subtle Backstabbing II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Rogue Faster Sneaking I
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat I
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training III
Enhancement: Improved Balance I
Enhancement: Improved Balance II
Enhancement: Improved Tumble I
Enhancement: Improved Tumble II
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic II
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity III
Enhancement: Bard Wand and Scroll Mastery I

Human build Better feats and more skills. Will probably do better overall.

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Entertainer 
Level 20 Chaotic Neutral Human Male
(12 Rogue \ 8 Bard) 
Hit Points: 252
Spell Points: 282 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 9
Reflex: 16
Will: 9

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    22
Dexterity            12                    15
Constitution         16                    16
Intelligence         12                    14
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             12                    12

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               5                    30
Bluff                 5                    24
Concentration         3                     3
Diplomacy             1                     1
Disable Device        5                    25
Haggle                5                    24
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  1                     2
Intimidate            1                     3
Jump                  7                    19
Listen               -1                    -1
Move Silently         1                     2
Open Lock             5                    22
Perform               n/a                  23
Repair                1                     2
Search                5                    25
Spot                  3                    21
Swim                  3                     6
Tumble                5                    24
Use Magic Device      5                    24

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Human Bonus) Toughness
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 2 (Rogue)


Level 3 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 4 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 5 (Rogue)


Level 6 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 7 (Bard)
Spell (1): Grease


Level 8 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Spell (1): Remove Fear


Level 9 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting


Level 10 (Bard)
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat


Level 11 (Rogue)


Level 12 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons
Spell (2): Invisibility
Spell (2): Cure Moderate Wounds


Level 13 (Rogue)


Level 14 (Bard)
Spell (2): Blur


Level 15 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Improved Evasion


Level 16 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 17 (Rogue)


Level 18 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Handed Fighting
Spell (3): Haste
Spell (3): Cure Serious Wounds
Spell (2): Rage


Level 19 (Bard)


Level 20 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost III
Enhancement: Rogue Skill Boost I
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song I
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage II
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song II
Enhancement: Bard Warchanter I
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Strength I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery II
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Rogue Subtle Backstabbing I
Enhancement: Rogue Subtle Backstabbing II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Rogue Faster Sneaking I
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat I
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training II
Enhancement: Improved Balance I
Enhancement: Improved Balance II
Enhancement: Improved Tumble I
Enhancement: Improved Tumble II
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic II
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music I
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity III
Enhancement: Bard Wand and Scroll Mastery I

Skills
Balance: Well, noone wants the entertainer to sit on his behind when he should be dancing for you.
Bluff: Gives some flavor and with the U9 changes it will help a lot to make that devil believe that the cleric is doing the most damage.
Disable Device: I figured that for once a rogue should be able to do traps.
Haggle: "My performance was certainly worth more than those two silver pieces."
Jump: Not maxed but enough.
Open Lock: Treasure!
Perform: To fascinate when things really look bad.
Search: "Where did I put it?..."
Spot: "I believe theres a wall in front of us."
Tumble: Enough to make it useful with the right buffs. Had better use for the rest of the points.
UMD: The #1 skill in the game.

As for spells I didn't take any offensive (but grease of course) because getting a proper DC would require some sacrifices. I chose the spells in the reverse order while making the character so the order isn't perfect.

I haven't played the build yet and probably won't right away, but eventually I will and I look forward to do so.

Please leave your thoughts and comments.

[Kourier]

I know it's a tough call but you might wanna go to bard 8 as that gets better songs vs another rogue feat for rogue 13. Also, I think personally you should max perform so you can use your fascinate at high levels. It's not hard to get a good DC if you level perform all the way. Maybe drop spot a bit.

Mental toughness is a waste... Maybe pick up extend or empower healing?

[Lord_kNiels]

Yea with the proper gear there wont be a need for mental toughness.
The thing with fascinate is at level 7 bard i have 9 songs with enhancements (10 with lvl 8 bard) which gives limited use of fascinate as some songs will be used for buffs. So I chose not to go all the way with it. Could drop the tumble to 1 again though and spend those points in perform, which would give 17 perform.

[Kourier]

Maybe drop cha to 12 and raise int (or get a +2 int tome) so you can have both. Tumble seems like an important flavor skill.

[Lord_kNiels]

Updated with more Int and extend rather than mental toughness. Gave and additional level of bard.
More perform and more tumble now for better flavor and the option to fascinate.

[Kourier]

I actually like the concept a lot so I made up a halfling 28 pt variation (Obviously if you have more points put em into strength. Maybe less int too, but I like my skills). Remember, dex gives acrobats bonus damage to sneak attacks.

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Level 20 True Neutral Halfling Male
(12 Rogue \ 8 Bard) 
Hit Points: 232
Spell Points: 225 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 9
Reflex: 20
Will: 10

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             14                    19
Dexterity            16                    20
Constitution         14                    14
Intelligence         12                    14
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             10                    10

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               7                    15
Bluff                 0                     2
Concentration         2                     2
Diplomacy             0                     0
Disable Device        5                    25
Haggle                4                     5
Heal                 -1                    -1
Hide                  4                    32
Intimidate            0                     2
Jump                  2                    10
Listen               -1                     1
Move Silently         6                    30
Open Lock             7                     9
Perform               n/a                  23
Repair                1                     2
Search                5                    25
Spot                  3                     3
Swim                  2                     4
Tumble                7                    33
Use Magic Device      4                    23

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Bard)
Spell (1): Expeditious Retreat


Level 3 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Bludgeoning Weapons
Spell (1): Cure Light Wounds


Level 4 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR
Spell (1): Focusing Chant


Level 5 (Bard)
Spell (2): Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (2): Blur


Level 6 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Spell (1): Grease
Spell (2): Rage


Level 7 (Bard)


Level 8 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 9 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Spell (2): Invisibility
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (3): Haste


Level 10 (Bard)
Spell (3): Good Hope


Level 11 (Rogue)


Level 12 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 13 (Rogue)


Level 14 (Rogue)


Level 15 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 16 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 17 (Rogue)


Level 18 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Opportunist


Level 19 (Rogue)


Level 20 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Enhancement: Rogue Extra Action Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost III
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost IV
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage II
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song II
Enhancement: Bard Warchanter I
Enhancement: Halfling Dexterity I
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning I
Enhancement: Halfling Cunning II
Enhancement: Halfling Guile I
Enhancement: Halfling Guile II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Rogue Faster Sneaking I
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat I
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Accuracy II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training III
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training IV
Enhancement: Improved Balance I
Enhancement: Improved Balance II
Enhancement: Improved Tumble I
Enhancement: Improved Tumble II
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity III
Enhancement: Bard Wand and Scroll Mastery I

[Ilklr]

I absolutely love the concept.

[Lord_kNiels]

I absolutely love the concept.

@Kourier: Thought about going halfling too as the size is easier to relate to acrobatics. Also it gives better saves, however I do believe that extra feat from human that ends up as giving GTHF will be quite useful.
But for the flavor I'd definately go for halfling too. (Though if gnome would be available their tricky nature would qualify the best.)

[kaipan]

Once I made a (fun) build which I called "the Didgeridoo Master" which was similar in concept, but it also had 6 fighter levels for kensai (quarterstaff)

It was rogue 6 (acrobat I), bard 8 (warchanter I) and fighter 6 (kensai I).

[Lord_kNiels]

Once I made a (fun) build which I called "the Didgeridoo Master" which was similar in concept, but it also had 6 fighter levels for kensai (quarterstaff)

It was rogue 6 (acrobat I), bard 8 (warchanter I) and fighter 6 (kensai I).

Did you play it to 20? And if so how was it working out for you?

Thought of adding kensai or at least 1-2 fighter levels too, but for the sake of the concept I didn't. Could always be an option though.

[kaipan]

Did you play it to 20? And if so how was it working out for you?

Thought of adding kensai or at least 1-2 fighter levels too, but for the sake of the concept I didn't. Could always be an option though.

No, sorry, never got the time to twenty him, even if sometimes I play with that character trying to lvl him up.

[OldAquarian]

Just for fun:
Only important skill is Perform - too good for trapsmithing or anything else
No extend, but won't buff anyways

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Sheen An Angry Entertainer
Level 20 Chaotic Neutral Half-Orc Male
(2 Barbarian \ 12 Rogue \ 6 Bard) 
Hit Points: 264
Spell Points: 175 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 12
Reflex: 14
Will: 8

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             20                    26
Dexterity            10                    13
Constitution         16                    16
Intelligence          6                     6
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma             10                    10

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Bard)


Level 3 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 4 (Bard)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 5 (Bard)


Level 6 (Bard)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 7 (Bard)


Level 8 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 9 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 10 (Rogue)


Level 11 (Rogue)


Level 12 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Bludgeoning Weapons


Level 13 (Rogue)


Level 14 (Rogue)


Level 15 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting


Level 16 (Rogue)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Rogue Bonus) Opportunist


Level 17 (Rogue)


Level 18 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Handed Fighting


Level 19 (Barbarian)


Level 20 (Barbarian)
Ability Raise: STR
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Rogue Haste Boost III
Enhancement: Barbarian Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Barbarian Extend Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Extra Rage I
Enhancement: Barbarian Power Attack I
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song I
Enhancement: Bard Extra Song II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery I
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Bravery II
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I
Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song II
Enhancement: Bard Warchanter I
Enhancement: Orcish Extra Action Boost I
Enhancement: Orcish Extra Action Boost II
Enhancement: Orcish Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Orcish Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Orcish Power Attack I
Enhancement: Orcish Power Attack II
Enhancement: Orcish Strength I
Enhancement: Orcish Great Weapon Aptitude I
Enhancement: Orcish Great Weapon Aptitude II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Rogue Faster Sneaking I
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat I
Enhancement: Rogue Thief-Acrobat II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training I
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training II
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training III
Enhancement: Rogue Sneak Attack Training IV
Enhancement: Improved Balance I
Enhancement: Improved Balance II
Enhancement: Improved Tumble I
Enhancement: Improved Tumble II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity I
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity II
Enhancement: Rogue Dexterity III

[Lord_kNiels]

I must admit that I thought of Half-Orc for a second when i made the build. The additional Action Boosts and the damage enhancements are really lovely and would make quite a difference in combat. Fitting the barbarian levels is something I didn't think of though, but I like it.

As you didn't show your skills I assume you maxed perform and put the other points into multiple skills except for trapping.

Oh, and I like the name