I'm currently building an archer fighter, the concept is thus:
A middle-aged war veteran, who's been on the front lines of an ongoing war for many years. He's calm and methodical, and a crack shot. Not particularly well educated or rich back home, but well versed in combat, and the kind of guy you want on your side when s**t goes down. Here's what I have so far:
(Notes: it's 25 point buy, Azurian is a sub-type of human granting 3hp and +2 perception (and perception is a class skill)
Name: Beorn
Race: Azurian
Class: Fighter 3
Str: 16 (+3)
Dex: 18 (+4)
Con: 12 (+1)
Int: 9 (-1)
Wis: 12 (+1)
Cha: 12 (+1)
BAB +3
Initiative +6 (+4 Dex, +2 Trait)
Attacks:
Standard
+10 (+3 BAB, +4 Dex, +1 Weapon Focus, +1 Point Blank Shot, +1 Masterwork)
Rapid Shot
+8/+8
1d8 + 4, 1d8 +4 (+3 str. +1 Point Blank Shot)
Rapid Shot w/ Deadly Aim
+7/+7
1d8 + 6, 1d8 +6
CMB: +6 (+3 HD, +3 str)
Defences
AC: 19 (10, +4 dex, +4 Armour, +1 Shield)
Touch AC: 14 (10, +4 dex,)
Flat Footed AC: 14 (10, +4 Armour)
CMD: 20 (10, +3 BAB, +4 dex, +3 str)
Saves:
Fort: +4 (+3 base, +1 con)
Ref: +5 (+1 base, +4 dex)
Will: +3 (+1 base, +1 wis, +1 trait)
HP: 19+ 2d10
Speed: 30ft
Feats:
Point Blank Shot (Human)
Rapid Shot (1st)
Precise Shot (Fighter Bonus 1)
Weapon Focus (Fighter Bonus 2)
Deadly Aim (2nd)
Background Traits:
Indomitable Faith
Reactionary
Racial Features:
+3 hp
+2 Perception, and Perception is a class skill
Bonus Feat
Bonus Skill
Special Abilities:
Armour Training 1
Bravery +1
Skills:
Intimidate +7 (+3 Ranks, +3 Misc, +1 Cha)
Perception +9 (+3 Ranks, +3 Misc, +1 Wis, +2 Race)
Languages:
Stellan
Any thoughts/improvements?
Furthermore, i'm thinking of multiclassing to something else at some point, possibly ranger, because the idea of 20 levels of fighter bores me. How could I work this into the concept? Should I be a ranger from level 1 instead? Do I have any other decent multiclassing options for an archer?
hmmmm, needs more cow bell.
hmmmm, needs more cow bell.
The range on that thing is terrible though.
One of the nice things about an archery spec'ed ranger is that they get access to Improved Precise Shot early. However, that doesn't seem to fit your character's background. So, stick with starting out as a fighter.
I think going straight fighter is fine. If you want other options, use your feats appropriately. Skill Focus (Survival) makes you a pretty decent tracker, for example.
I'd let the campaign lead you to something. Once you have your character's strategy set (about 6th level IMO), you can start diversifying. Play off the campaign.