Half-orc isn't a bad idea for a fighter type, with the bonus to STR and CON (I don't think the negative CHA adjustment really affects anything, as long as your character isn't below 5). However, you might want to have an NPC with a high charisma as the leader and initial contact for your party - high charisma = more favorable reactions.
As for swords... (slight spoilers I guess)
there's a kickin' katana called Celestial Fury (+3, chance to stun, chance for 20pts lighting damage) in SoA.
Daystar (long sword) is only +2 (I think) but really rocks against undead.
I'm sure some of the regulars of this board can think of other swords. Those are the two that I can recall at the moment.
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