Thayan Knight balance

[Wildsheep]

Hello!

After hearing the opinion of a few people regarding the Thayan Knight class, I decided to look into the pnp version and noticed that the bgtscc version was missing the +2 damage and +2 to hit that they get. Instead they get the guard the lord feat which most seem to believe isn't a good replacement since +2damage and +2 to hit is almost like getting a free Weapon Mastery feat.
Comparing it to the bodyguard class, it is lacking something like the +2ac aura that the bodyguard class gives.
The Thayan Knight class seems to be average at best. I'm curious about everyone else's thoughts.

[The Whistler]

definitely agree with a moderate buff to the class for what my opinion's worth. I struggle to justify taking it in almost every instance.

[Max Hatchet]

I have a new Red Wizard and was trying to convince a friend to make Thayan Knight and he wasnt impressed with the class... something good would help it - i dont think its all that bad but its nothing exciting

[Calodan]

I am all for more powah to any class. However I do not see how this class is subpar by server standards. 2 free feats. +1 to all Saves. Guard your buddy so they only take so much damage. Which buddy should be a spell caster. +2 to fear saves. Not many classes get that in only 5 levels to be honest. I used a TK that was very good. A little WoD and some BG with MaA and it was a great build.

[blacksoft]

It may be helpful to allow non human's to participate, but I am sure that this goes past accepted ethos since it is currently a human only class.

I found that it is similar to divine champion (due to its saves and feat bonuses), but DC is easier to get the prereqs than the Thayan Knight.

[Wolfrayne]

Thayans are human Supremacists. lets not open it up to every race? Not unless you plan to do the same the bladesinger/deathsinger.

[Okan]

I think a small buff in class skill department might be adequate, I feel like their list can use some improvement for both mechanical and roleplay side. Heal is important to a degree for martial professions, especially for one that is dedicated to being bodyguards. Lore: Nobility would also a good addition for a caste dedicated to protecting the noble caste.

One thing I'd really like to see an addition to their Zulkir's Defender feature, I wonder if it would be possible to make it recognize if the recipient has Red Wizard levels and get some extra effects based upon that.