One thing you'll need to be is a level 1 spell caster. I don't think it matters if you pick wizard, bard, or sorcerer. I picked a wizard and I suggest you do the same. Wizards use intelligence to determine their maximum spell casting level. You'll need at least an 11. As an added bonus, intelligence governs how may skill points you have to use each time you level up. Bard's and srocerers use charisma to determine spell level.
As far as feats go that mostly up to you. Next time you level up, scroll down the list of classes and click on arcane archer. In the desciption there is a list of requirements. it will included several feats. Get these first. After that, pick whatever you like. I usually stick mostly with feats that impove saving throw rolls. For example, lightning relex is a good one to have.
You might want to concider one of the manufacturing skills. Since you're an acrane archer I suggest weapon crafting. Make yourself a duskwood bow as soon as you can. They are light, powerful, and sell very well.
Even if you don't want to play with one of the two NPC spell casters you'll eventually get access to give one of the the craft wonderous items feat and enchant arms and armor feat. All crafted arms and armor can be enchanted. If I remember right there are 4 enchantment slots. That duskwood bow will automatically come with 2. Pick the other two wisely. All NPC team mates gain experience even if their not in your party so you don't have to drag those casters around to get their skills up.
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