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Rogue

A rogue is fleet of foot and sharp of tongue. They employ speed in combat rather than prowess and can avoid altercations in the first place due to their persuasiveness in conversation.

Khajiit - Sword - Clothing - Light - Warrior - Spellsword

Whirlwind

The whirlwind is the point of calm within a whirling barrier of deadly blades. They focus on learning the ultimate secrets of two-weapon fighting for a single purpose - the destruction of their enemies.

Nord - Sword - Waraxe - Heavy - Dual Wield

Imperial Inquisitor

As a powerful agent of the Empire, operating with a high level of autonomy, you root out heresy, treason and threats to the state, often outside the normal laws.

Imperial - Sword - Clothing - Heavy - Spellsword

Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunters are skilled warriors who travel Tamriel in search of those who are unfortunate enough to earn a bounty on their heads. They will do almost anything to kill their prey and fulfil their contract.

Redguard - Sword - Heavy - Shield - Knight

Jade Phoenix Mage

A fellowship of swordsages, known as the Jade Phoenix, took up the study of magic to find a new martial discipline. They achieved supernatural perfection in their martial maneuvers by incorporate the arcane art of fire magic.

High Elf - Sword - Clothing - Light - Dual Wield - Battlemage

Pariah

Over the centuries the bitterness at being cast out of Clan Volkihar for publicly disagreeing with Lord Harkon has welled up into revenge against your kind. Having first hand experience of how your kind operates has allowed you to excel at hunting them.

Redguard - Vampire - Sword - Clothing - Light - Assassin

Deathlord

You lord over the undead Nords found in the tombs and barrows of Skyrim, where the living refer to them as Draugr. You feel this age is coming to an end and have risen from your slumber with your army to either hasten or hinder this event.

Nord - Vampire - Sword - Heavy - Spellsword - Conjurer

Witchguard

A Witchguard is a sworn protector of a witch, hag or maiden. They are dedicated in the protection of their charges with whom they often share a bond through common goals.

Dark Elf - Sword - Light - Shield - Knight - Support

Ansei

The greatest among the Redguard sword-singers are known as Ansei. They have the ability to manifest by sheer force of will a sword from their very soul known as a Shehai. To become one a swordsman must have an extreme devotion, focus and skill in the way sword.

Redguard - Sword - Clothing - Heavy - Warrior

The Veteran

As a grizzled veteran of the Empire, you find yourself in the wrong place at the time as you make your way to a wedding in Solitude. The return of Alduin not only threatens Skyrim but the whole of the Empire and you feel compelled to follow your oath.

Imperial - Sword - Clothing - Heavy - Warrior

Beguiler

White lies, false smiles, and secret thoughts keep society running smoothly. Honesty is a virtue only up to a certain point. Beguilers understand these ideas better than anyone, and they use deception, misunderstanding, and secrets as skillfully as a soldier employs weapons of war.

Dark Elf - Sword - Clothing - Light - Assassin - Spellsword

Fiendish Flamewreath

By their very nature, a warlocks powers are unusual and unpredictable. Some warlocks manifest a visible sign of fiendish prowess developing the ability to wreathe themselves in burning flames to damage attackers.

Orc - Sword - Clothing - Heavy - Spellsword

Alik'r Assassin

The assassin is a nomad from the tribes that occupy the harsh environment of Alikr, which has made them both hardy and resourceful. They embody the unforgiving nature of the desert and execute the contracts from their patrons with ruthless efficiency.

Redguard - Bow - Sword - Clothing - Light - Archer - Assassin - Dual Wield

Holy Scourge

You are a fanatical believer in your cause, with the power to back up your convictions. Thankfully for many others, that cause is an agreeable one: the destruction of evil.

Imperial - Staff - Sword - Clothing - Heavy - Spellsword

Heartwarder

Dibella encourages passion wherever it may be found. Heartwarders are aesthetes who actively seek out pleasure in all things, such as art, music, and other enjoyable pursuits.

Breton - Sword - Clothing - Heavy - Spellsword

Moonlight Ranger

Rangers of the Moonlight conclave are deadliest at night, channeling the energy of the moon to augment their vigil. They specialise in hunting shapechangers and creatures afflicted with lycanthropy.

Khajiit - Crossbow - Sword - Clothing - Heavy - Archer - Assassin - Warrior

Skald

Unlike other bards, skalds tended to focus more on the oratory arts rather than music. In battle, rather than sing, warrior skalds would loudly and forcefully recite portions of an epic poem, inspiring their allies and infuriating or frightening their opponents.

Nord - Sword - Clothing - Heavy - Warrior - Support

Wardancer

Wardancers are the storytellers of the Wood Elves and they re-enact the history of the forest through intricate dance rituals. In battle they elegantly dance around their enemies and deliver fatal blows before they can react.

Wood Elf - Sword - Clothing - Light - Dual Wield

The Last Blade

To he who finds this, know that I, Acilius Bolar, last of the Blades to survive the attack on Cloud Ruler Temple, took refuge here in this ancient sanctuary. The Thalmor have come for me but they shall not desecrate this place.

Imperial - Sword - Clothing - Heavy - Warrior

Valkyrie

Otherwise known as Valkyries, the Choosers of the Slain were responsible for choosing the bravest warriors to bring to Sovngarde, where they would live out their days in a never-ending feast and battle

Nord - Sword - Light - Heavy - Shield - Knight - Spellsword - Werewolf

Swashbuckler

The swashbuckler embodies the concepts of daring and panache. Favoring agility and wit over brute force, the swashbuckler excels both in combat situations and social interactions, making them a versatile character indeed.

Redguard - Sword - Clothing - Light - Spellsword - Warrior

Bladesinger

Bladesingers are Elven mages who practice the art of bladesinging, an ancient tradition of fighting that blended swordsmanship and magic.

High Elf - Sword - Clothing - Light - Spellsword - Warrior

Iaido Master

Iaido is the martial art of drawing a weapon, almost always a katana and attacking with it in the same fluid motion. It is the foundation of some forms of dueling, and its masters are feared and respected throughout the world.

Khajiit - Sword - Clothing - Light - Warrior

Shaman

The shaman offers prayers, sacrifices and services to the spirits, and in return gains the favour of patron spirits who bestow spells and other magical abilities upon them.

Breton - Staff - Sword - Heavy - Conjurer - Spellsword - Warrior

Judicator

A mortal imbued with fiendish cruelty, the Judicator is a knight most foul. This unholy warrior is the appointed Champion of Boethiah. Consort of Daedra, the Judicator is hated and feared by all.

Dark Elf - Sword - Heavy - Spellsword - Warrior

Champion of Corellon

When an arrow will not suffice, when no spell will overcome, a stout heart and a sharp blade may prevail. With Corellon's grace, I fear no foe who stands within reach of my sword

High Elf - Sword - Heavy - Warrior

Duskblade

A student of elemental spellcasting techniques, the Duskblade combines arcane spellcasting with the combat skills of a fighter. While the ability to cast arcane spells in armour originated with the elves, over the millenia the secrets of the Duskblade have been disseminated to the other races.

High Elf - Sword - Light - Spellsword - Warrior

Desert Wind

The Desert Wind is a swashbuckling sellsword that is as fast as the wind with their speed, grace and combat finesse. The wind is also used to disrupt enemies and control combat.

Redguard - Sword - Heavy - Warrior