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Message: <blockquote data-quote="riprock" data-source="post: 2966412" data-attributes="member: 42506">If you're in 3.5, a wizard with Martial Weapon Proficiency (shortbow) would be my first choice.Also, HeroBizKit's suggestion of an Aristocrat sounds interesting.  Personally, I tend toward wizards, but possibly an Aristocrat could be cooler if the party already has a wizard.  Even if the party has better archers, I would suggest a shortbow as this PC's basic weapon.If the DM insists that your vision has to conform to the dice, the DM is limiting your long-term creative control pretty harshly.  I would suggest going in with low expectations and trying to understand why the DM is being so restrictive.  Quite possibly he's gotten burned by rules lawyers and tactical experts making themselves into demi-gods before 9th level.  If that's the case, ask him exactly what kind of heroes he is looking for.  Is he looking for problem-solvers, berserkers, diplomats?</blockquote>