TOPIC: Advice for Fighter and Rogue Builds

The best advice I can give is go with what works for you. For a few bucks you can adequately equip yourselves with a hand full of weapons(always have a ranged weapon)slot items that bump your AC and saves and either increase/or/mitigate your damage. Above all, put some thought into how the adventure takes place. Format is as important to making good decisions on itemization as good play. What type of general theme of monsters will be featured ? Are there any environmental hazards that would completely hamper or cripple your character ? Ask some basic questions. A bit of pre-planning can go a long way.