It's widely accepted that stealth archers should choose the Bosmer, or wood elf, as their race. They get +10 archery bonus from the off, which is handy early in the game.

Faendal is likely the very first follower players will encounter in Skyrim but he is by no means a slouch. A Bosmer Archer, Faendal can be recruited by completing the quest "A Lovely Letter ...

Faendal is likely the very first follower players will encounter in Skyrim but he is by no means a slouch. A Bosmer Archer, ...