Geas

Yes, bows are good! Missile skill has a place in any team

Chain/plate+shield tank is not mandatory, you just have to pick your fights accordingly and against some foes its not even the best choice. The most dangerous stuff require a solid tank+healer combo though.

This thread has me intrigued.

Btw, there's a missile/music expert with lots of gold walking around the south end of Forostar looking to hire exploration-happy less political warriors. Just a rumour I heard.