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UROG SMASH PUNY NON-BEAR!

Originally Posted by Urog

Name: Urog Wind Bear
Race: Neanderthal

Progression

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The Tale of the Wind Bear

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A warrior of the high mountains, Urog belonged to the Wind Bear tribe, named for the great eagles which flew over head, mightier than the other sky dwellers, as were the bears of the lands below. First born son of the cheiftan Urog was destined for great things and was trained in the arts of the wilderness. Setting out for the lowlands to learn more about the world, Urog signed up with an adventuring group, taking the lead by the stength of his arm.
The strength of his arm could only carry him so far though, for as he grew more powerful and learnt more of the world, Urog became more in touch with the animals, first the mighty bears of the wood and wasteland, then with the great eagles of his mountain homelands. Becoming one with nature and with the beasts, he gave up his humanity for greater strength and attunement.

Level 20

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Hit Dice: 4d8+15d10+188
Initative: +4
Speed: 30ft, Fly 60ft (Average)
Armour Class: 27 (-1 Size, +5 dex, + 13 natural), touch 14, flat-footed 22
Base Attack/Grapple: +20/+36
Attack: Claw, +37 melee (2d6+18), If hit free grapple attempt
Full Attack: 2 Claws, +37 melee (2d6+18), If hit free grapple attempt, and Bite +32 melee (1d8+9)
Space/Reach: 10ft/10ft
Special Attacks: Power Attack. -x to hit, +x to damage
Special Qualities: Low light vision (4x normal)
Saves: Fort +24, Ref +18, Will +6
Abilities: Strength 46, Dexterity 21, Constitution 29, Intelligence 5, Wisdom 11, Charisma 11
Skills: Intimidate +23, Handle Animal +8, Knowledge (Nature) +5, Survival +15, Spot +11

On top of this base, items of you preferance can be applied, such as weapons wieldable in claws to enable use of power attack, or increase armour class. Or hopefully path that slight hole which is the will save

Combat Tactics:

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Until level 8, Urog is merely a massively strong power attacker, wielding a two handed sword to maximize damage output. Nothing much original here.
At level 9 you begin to have a choice, taking on Primeval Form, his physical stats a rather impressively increased, and more importantly, gains the ability to fly. Combined with large size and full BAB, an interesting tactic becomes viable against foes who can't fly. Pick them up and take them for a trip up then drop them to the ground. While won't work on all foes, at the very least while in mid air they are distracted.
When he hits level 12, Urog gains flyby attack, now we can swoop down, hit a foe and get our grapple attempt from Bear Lord. We are roughly mimiking the Snatch feat, depsite only being Large.
From there on out Urog gets better at this tactic, however his stregth score continues to increase and such if he does decide to stick with a sword can deal fairly decent damage, nothing compared to an ubercharger, but what does? Extra Wildshape enable Urog to actaully transform 8 times a day from level 18 onwards, so hopefully won't be forced to spend encounterd in a non-idea form

Weaknesses:

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Intelligence 5. Unlike most characters, with his adventure Urog gets dumber with age. Applying an aging at level 19 when he Regresses for the third time would change most his stats to even becoming slightly better, but it does make for interesting roleplaying opportunites as he becomes more feral with time. In addition to this, Urogs will save is less than impress, a mere +6 at level 20. Magic items should be aquired to help cover this weakness, but having levels in three class where it is a weak save always makes a save lag.

Sources:

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Neanderthal: Frostburn
Ranger: Players Handbook
Wildshape Ranger: Unearthed Arcana
Animal Lord: Complete Adventurer
Primeval: Frostburn
Dire Eagle: Races of Stone
Extra Wildshape: Complete Divine