If someone asks for advice, and then doesn't take it, that person should reconcile themselves to their future failure.

Rangers: Dual wielding. Take Short Swords and Weapon Finesse. Dump strength in favor of dexterity, and invest in a mithril chain shirt. Dump charisma in favor of con or str.

Make sure intelligence does not have a negative modifier.

Wisdom should be a positive modifier (for spell casting).

Survival is the key skill here, followed closely by your awareness skills, listen and spot. Hide and Move silently are the next most important.

Your last feat can be spent on anything, but I prefer Dodge, or Two weapon Defense. Dodge is a prereq for other feats (like mobility and spring attack) while two weapon defense gives the same ac benefit, but against multiple opponents.