Build for reaching level 15...

[Laeelin]

I play in a static group that is currently level 15. We have an open slot and a friend needs to level up and join us. He will be making a Paladin, and I will be making a character to play with him to help him level quickly. We will be doing only good xp/min quests and plan on running N/N/N/H/E. We will often have a battlecleric to heal us. When we dont have a battle cleric I plan on dropping a cleric hireling to heal.

I have thought about several different builds and would like some advice on which would be the best for an untwinked 4 to 15 leveling run... I dont care how gimped they are at 16 or even 20... I care how fast he can go from 4 to 15 untwinked.

I have two builds I'm thinking of running, but i'm not sure which would be best for this. Anyone have advice or suggestions? I'm open for many other builds as well.

Build 1) HO TWF Ranger/Fighter/Monk - This build uses long swords and full plate. He should have enough AC that he is hard to hit, and can use healing wands. - Toughness and Power Attack come very late because of all the required feats even with the fighter levels. The primary reason for the monk levels are to get Power Attack one level earlier.

Build 2) HO THF Fighter - This build couldn't be any simpler. Just pure THF goodness. It cant self heal at all though. Hirelings FTW.

BUILD 1
Hit Points: 241
Spell Points: 50 
BAB: 14\14\19\24
Fortitude: 14
Reflex: 14
Will: 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 15)
Strength             20                    26
Dexterity            16                    19
Constitution         12                    12
Intelligence          6                     6
Wisdom               10                    11
Charisma              6                     6

Level 1 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Dodge
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Undead
Level 2 (Ranger)
Level 3 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Mobility
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Oversized Two Weapon Fighting
Level 4 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: STR
Level 5 (Ranger)
Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Giant
Feat: (Selected) Spring Attack
Level 7 (Ranger)
Level 8 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Level 10 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons
Level 11 (Fighter)
Level 12 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: DEX
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Two Weapon Fighting
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Level 13 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Power Attack
Level 14 (Monk)
Feat: (Monk Bonus) Whirling Steel Strike
Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Two Weapon Defense
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Kensei Longsword Mastery I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy II
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei I
Enhancement: Orcish Extra Action Boost I
Enhancement: Orcish Extra Action Boost II
Enhancement: Orcish Fury I
Enhancement: Orcish Fury II
Enhancement: Orcish Power Attack I
Enhancement: Orcish Power Attack II
Enhancement: Orcish Strength I
Enhancement: Orcish Strength II
Enhancement: Way of the Patient Tortoise I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage II
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II
Enhancement: Monk Wisdom I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness III

BUILD 2
Hit Points: 274
Spell Points: 0 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 11
Reflex: 7
Will: 4

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 15)
Strength             20                    28
Dexterity            14                    14
Constitution         16                    16
Intelligence          6                     6
Wisdom                8                     8
Charisma              6                     6


Level 1 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Power Attack
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Level 2 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Two Handed Fighting
Level 3 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Level 4 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons
Level 5 (Fighter)
Level 6 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Stunning Blow
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting
Level 7 (Fighter)
Level 8 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons
Level 9 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons
Level 10 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave
Level 11 (Fighter)
Level 12 (Fighter)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Greater Two Handed Fighting
Feat: (Selected) Greater Weapon Specialization: Slashing Weapons
Level 13 (Fighter)
Level 14 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Great Cleave
Level 15 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Attack Boost II
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost I
Enhancement: Fighter Haste Boost II
Enhancement: Kensei Greataxe Mastery I
Enhancement: Kensei Greataxe Mastery II
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy I
Enhancement: Fighter Critical Accuracy II
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei I
Enhancement: Fighter Kensei II
Enhancement: Fighter Greataxe Specialization I
Enhancement: Orcish Fury I
Enhancement: Orcish Fury 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 Strength II
Enhancement: Orcish Great Weapon Aptitude I
Enhancement: Orcish Great Weapon Aptitude II
Enhancement: Orcish Great Weapon Aptitude III
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength I
Enhancement: Fighter Strength II
Enhancement: Fighter Strength III
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness I
Enhancement: Fighter Toughness II

[Kinerd]

I would recommend a pure warchanter with THF. Songs, buffs, haste, melee capable (somewhat less so by level 15, but still good contributions), can heal in a pinch. You could try to mix in some CC too, but I wouldn't bother with it for a short term character - brute force!