[Bertram Anders]

I think RDDs aren't really doing what they were designed for. No one takes it for casters. It seems most just take 1 level of bard or sorc then go all melee class from there. The class description reads: "It is rumored that the magical powers of sorcerers and bards are somehow connected to the presence of dragon blood in their family tree. Red dragon disciples are sorcerers, and sometimes bards, who use their magical power as a catalyst to ignite their red dragon blood, realizing its fullest potential. They prefer a life of exploration to a cloistered existence. Already adept at magic, many pursue adventure, especially if it furthers their goal of finding out more about their draconic heritage. They often feel drawn to areas known to harbor dragons." So wouldn't it make a more since for it to cater to casters more? I have a few suggestions for this.

1. Make it require a few more levels in Bard or Sorc. (Hell or even wizards. Nothing is stopping a PC from having dragon's blood in them generations removed. It may even make people play more casters on the server.)

2. Reduce some of their strengh bonuses. Give more con or int/cha to compensate?

3. Reduce the hit die progression.

4. Give them a spell-progression, so they can continue gaining some spells.

I think this will cater the class to be more of a caster friendly prestige class.

Though any combination of these suggestions would really work. Also pale masters could use a better spell progression option as well, though I will admit I know much less about them.