Returning player from 2009 or 2010... can't remember, so consider me new
Looking to play a balanced sword / bow build... good dps with both. Seems like everyone really stacks (min-max's) one weapon set but I prefer the fun weapon-swapping style of play. Really want to be able to hit at range as they approach or as I close the distance, then draw sword (single, dual, or two-handed, no preference). I want to be effective at both ranges but don't have to be uber at either.
I like Paladins and Monks but not sure if it can be done with either so open to other possibilities, fighter, ranger, barbarian, rogue, etc.
Open to most races but prefer human, elf, drow, half-elf...
Just give me the best combination of class/s, race, feats, stats and basic skill choices you can think of
Thanks in advance, dude!