Need help with a Half-Elf Ranger (3.5)

[Cogidubnus]

First, tell him that Longsword is the same thing as Bastard Sword. That saves you a feat. My opti-fu isn't strong enough to save that build though, especially when ToB is disallowed.

Not strictly true, in real life OR dnd. But close enough as to make few odds in terms of looking cool.