Frankly, this is one reason PFS allows players to rebuild throughout first level and only settle on a single build at 2nd - to give players a chance to try out their PC and how they work. Just make use of that - it's entirely PFS-legal. In this case, you don't need to kill off your character and you can keep using any certifications you might have already on that character.
Just to be 100% clear, have you *played* the character at second level?
If not, you can rebuild. If so, your GM has no say on the matter.
In the latter case, I suggest you multiclass at your next level and broaden your scope. Keep your archery as a solid backup, and maybe take up cleric or druid with your high wisdom, or rogue. If you happen to be an elf or half-elf, you could head down wizard or sorcerer and eventually take arcane archer prestige class.
Just to be 100% clear, have you *played* the character at second level?
If not, you can rebuild. If so, your GM has no say on the matter.
In the latter case, I suggest you multiclass at your next level and broaden your scope. Keep your archery as a solid backup, and maybe take up cleric or druid with your high wisdom, or rogue. If you happen to be an elf or half-elf, you could head down wizard or sorcerer and eventually take arcane archer prestige class.
The latter seems like good advice, though some might say it's not 'optimal'. ZA will give you a decent starting point as an archer, though, and you can leverage the high Wisdom for the more well-rounded abilities of a Cleric or Druid. Plus, it allows you to pick up a 3rd level in ZA down the road, if you like, to get that sweet Wisdom to attack.
Another idea to round the character out a bit without multiclassing or offing the character -- is Extra Traits a viable option in PFS? If so, and if the character worships Irori (as many good ZAs do!), you could use it to pick up Wisdom in the Flesh and apply it to a skill like Stealth, turning your character into a bit of a Stealth specialist. The other trait could also be used for something either fun or flavourful.
The nice thing about ZA is that they tend to have more feats than they need, so it's fine to use one on something like this.
EDIT: Just saw your message confirming you can still use the retain option under PFS, rendering the above a little moot. Glad to hear you'll be able to go your preferred route!
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Yeah, if it is pathfinder society and you have not played at 2nd level yet, it is my understanding that you can respec.
If you got bored with the character, maybe for your next one choose one that has lots of fiddly bits and different class features: alchemist, mesmerist, investigator, druid, etc. That way you will always have something to do.
Probably going with some sort of caster is a good idea too. I think the martials all eventually devolve into "I attack it" (with--granted--some exceptions like the brawlers martial flexibility.) But most of the martials are built for a few tricks, and that is basically all they do.
My advice if you have just started playing, however, is that if you are going to play a "complicated" character, maybe just pick up a guide and follow a recommended build there for a couple levels until you get more familiar with things.
Is this even PFS? If not, just tell him you find your character to be extremely boring and would like to switch it for something more fun.
Sadly, martial combat is quite boring in Pathfinder... You can add a few twists here and there, but the lack of real decision-making eventually turns it into a grinding bore IMO.
Of, course... This varies from person to person. But it seems you're in fact bored by your character... Maybe try something with a little spell-casting?
@ TSR, still a good read in case I run into a similar problem in the future, thanks man!
@ nennafir, double confirmation yussss. Definitely looking into a more diverse class now.
@ Lemmy I'm glad I discovered that as soon as I did...being a newbie, my first focus was to be a DPR machine getting high-fives from around the table for smacking the tar out of the BBEG. That is no longer a focus.
Looking VERY strongly at inquisitor now, as I understand it they're a very well built class and kind of a jack-of-all-trades. Plus the dwarf cleric pawn would make a smashing dwarf inquisitor.
Indeed it sounds like one of the 6 level casters with 3/4 bab and a bunch of skills (inquisitor, bard, hunter, alchemist) would be more to your liking. More to do both in and out of combat.
Keep in mind though as a new player these characters will all involve more little bits to keep track of. What bonus you are getting from judgment, eventually things like bane, different spell buffs etc. There will be a lot of fiddly bits as you go up in level. Its all manageable but you need to keep that in mind when choosing one of these classes.