[armakh]

I really liked RFS, and I really like him unarmed. Some will say use the z-bo when you get that, but for me, at least, by the time I got that, he kicked so much butt with his fists of fury that I didn't bother. I'd also have to agree-he's the best RPC (and his insanity laugh is hilarious)

As far as your ranger goes, try to at least keep him outfitted with barbed arrows. Once you get to Ferro, you'll have a good supply of mystic arrows, but until then, use barbed (or hunter quarrels on an xbow) I would also advise getting the greenwood bow from Crock. It is ranger-only, and includes a 1% kill on it, which actually increased my crits from the tripleshot xbow. I think it has damage bonus, too. Also, after you've maxxed senses and dex, start working on str. The bonus is half what it is for melee combat, but it will still make a difference for you.