I went wizard for this. The high int is beneficial for that class and talking. Ss long as I keep them off the front lines, the perception/resolve stats are useful for defense. Theurgist is right though, the stat-based responses aren't always better, this character has BSed their way into solutions that were a lot more dickish than I intended.
That's what it seems to do. Got a shield with Bash 2 on it, he bonks people with it like he's dual wielding. It's a relatively weak weapon, but I certainly don't mind the extra hit here and there.