I have concluded that Jaheria is just not a good character despite what people think. Let's consider why:
1) Druid weapons are comically bad in relation to what other weapons you get at the same time, so basically you should forget about meleeing.
2) Her proficiencies are all wrong to begin with.
3) She has 15 strength, not enough to get a strength bonus or make use of the strength-enhancing sling.
4) She has a low wisdom (13) which gives her only one or two bonus first level spells.
Ok, some of you think she's great as a druid. But compare her with Cernd, the shapeshifter:
1) Cernd is a better fighter at close range because of his werewolf form. (he tore apart the evil druid master)
2) Cernd is a much better caster, with 18 wisdom he gets 5 additional spells (2 first level and 1 more from level 2-4).
3) Cernd can have a decent armor class when you give him the +2 AC healing staff and bracers, which strangely don't count as armor (unlike with the kensai). Besides, with stone skin and the like, he shouldn't be taking damage, and he can rejuvenate with his other staff.
4) Cernd can claim the druid grove because he can reach level 14.
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