@Sp4rky2008 bear form increases movement speed.
in pvp a bear will take 0 dmg from every melee class except those with high armor pen. casters can be a pain to deal with, they kind of counter bear. hunters get eaten for lunch.
you can build whatever, just be sure to wear leather armor. get ursocs blessing enchant and the one that gives swipe a dot. will not be top dps, can be fun tho. and remember to stack as much stamina as possible.