I just started a new character and I was wondering if you guys could give me some advice on what I should do to become a good archer. Like how do I get a bow and stuff like that.
To become a good archer, you must, of course, train in the skill of archery(distance weapons). As for gaining a bow, you can buy one from someone, or carpenter one yourself. I would probably prefer making it myself, as you also have to stock up on arrows, and it's much cheaper to manufacture them by yourself than spending much money on purchasing them from merhcants, although that's only my opinion. You can buy them, if you want. Don't know if there's anything more I could say to answer your question.
Yes, but I consider a Ranger a person who attacks from a range/distance. Of course if someone accuses you of pking and attacks you then being a decent warrior or mage helps.
The term ranger reffers to a person who lives out in the wild, aka the range. They aren't necesarily archers, but quite adept in the use of weapons. Further more they are generally associated with the forces of good. In game terms, they will have limited acces to Druid magic when the vocations are implemented.