Originally Posted by
Mortis_Elrod
Might i suggest the non magic route? Introducing Nyanta my favorite fictional swashbuckler.
He's a Gentleman and a Chef and is an amazing swashbuckler rocking 2 rapiers as they are in his own words 'the only weapon fit for a gentleman'. This is how i would stat him. he's also a cat man.
level 12 build
Tabaxi Male
Background Clan Crafter (Master Chef)
Battlemaster 8/Swashbuckler 4
27 point buy after levels and racials
8/20/16/8/10/16
Feats: Dual Wielder, Gourmand
AC: 17 avg HP: 108
Maneuvers: Rally, Riposte, Parry, Disarming Strike, Tripping Attack. SD: 5d8 DC: 17
Skills: Perception(expertise) , Stealth, Acrobatics , Intimidation, Persuasion(expertise), History, Insight, Thieves tools, Cooking Utensils (gourmand).
TWFing style, 2d6 sneak attack and if you want 18 dex instead you can grab Blade mastery instead adding a bit more to your AC. You get all the tabaxi goodness (claws, feline agility, darkvision, and being a cool cat).
Edit: I would start Fighter for 2 levels then go into rogue for 4 then the rest fighter. Alot of people suggest gunning for Extra attack ASAP but thats not strictly necessary. You can however do so if you think it is. Going fighter 5 into rogue 4 then back into fighter is fine too and doesn't stop the character's theme. In any case i built this in the idea of starting fighter then grabbing rogue before hitting 8 in fighter. If i were to build this to 20 i would finish as BM 8/Swash 12. getting 6d6 SA, Panache, Evasion , Uncanny Dodge, Reliable Talent, And second expertise options (probably for Stealth and Acrobatics or insight or something.) Also an extra ASI or feat. 3 more ASI means 20 CHA and Blade Mastery, adding +1 to AC with reaction every turn you aren't expecting to use your OA, and also a +1 to hit with both weapons. You still do 3 attacks per turn with twf and extra attack and get SA damage on top.
Remember you're a Chef as well and the dwarves love you'e cooking and they have a very refined pallet.