The Archer is a variation on the Warrior, but with more restrictions. It's a playable class, especially with the extra health points. But Archery as a Primary will help only if you can see your target before your target sees you and Hand-to-Hand is a difficult skill to develop to high skill levels. The Archer's increased speed, agility and health points made Privateer's Hold pretty much a cake walk, but the armor restrictions were a hinderance. Best advice is to invest in lots of Healing potions/items, develop those Minor weapon skills as quickly as possible, rest frequently and take the Short Blade/Ebony Dagger options when answering the background questions.