I don't see the build "megathread", so here I go:
I'm trying to build an effective and satisfying demolitionist. The general idea is trying to make 90% of damage chemistry incendiary-based (barrels, bombs, alchemy). Plan is HM, solo, with no respecs.
My knee-jerk thoughts:
Race: Gold Dwarf. I just feel dwarf for an unhinged bomb-obsessed nut., probably dating back to my Warcraft 2 days ("bombs are great!"). Extra HP helpful for bombs that pop too close. (HM: Deep gnome for obvious canon reasons - won't take much to push me over into this one instead)
Class: EK. Mainly to get to 3 throws, but with a little magic support. (HM: Berserker, transmuter dip)
Ability scores: reasoning is this: con will get +1 from tavern brawler, wisdom will get +1 from ethel (I need hold person protection).
Any other considerations from the hivemind are helpful - items to target that amplify damage, alternative stats I didn't consider, feat considerations, etc.)