Looking for a character idea for Skyrim

Discussion in 'Elder Scrolls' started by xxninja666xx, Feb 1, 2014.

  1. xxninja666xx

    xxninja666xx Almost Not a Noob

    Nov 28, 2013
    I'd like to play Skyrim, as I have modded it heavily by now to the point it's enjoyable for me, but I have a problem - I don't have an idea for a character. I'm not talking about a build (I always play either a warrior/marksman hybrid or a spellsword), but rather a character bio. I love roleplaying and it's a better experience for me when my character actually has a personality and a history. Could you suggest some interesting ideas for a character? I just need an idea. I can modify it and make a story out of it myself. Here's what I need: 1. Origin (preferably High Rock or Cyrodiil); 2. Parents/Family; 3. Early life (put emphasis especially on where the character learned his/her skills); 4. Reason for leaving hometown (I want my character to be sort of a wandering adventurer/sword for hire); 5. The character's history of travelling throughout Tamriel over the years (but let's keep it real - Tamriel is big, so let's say he/she visited 2-3 provinces at most before heading to Skyrim). Here's the info needed: 1. Race: Imperial or Nord; 2. Gender: any; 3. Class/profession: warrior/spellsword/mercenary; 4 . Alignment: neutral good; 5. Main skills: heavy armor, one handed, block, marksman/archery, smithing, destruction, restoration, conjuration (either 2 of the last 3 if the character is a spellsword); 6. Favors the Imperial Legion and the reason to go to Skyrim is to enlist and participate in the civil war. I leave the rest to your imagination. Hope you can come up with something good. Thanks in advance.

    PS. I don't want the character to be a Mary Sue, so don't hestitate to add some flaws and imperfections to it.
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  2. Karkashan

    Karkashan Loyal Grimleal

    May 17, 2013
    Imperial Blade sympathizer who shows up to Skyrim in order to put down the rebellion, but gets mistaken for a rebel when crossing the border.

    Also down for killing Paarthurnax.

  3. jeffknoxs

    jeffknoxs Almost Not a Noob

    Nov 2, 2005
    1. Origin: High Rock
    2. Parents/Family: Imperial Officer Father Imperial Mage Mother
    3. Early life: Mother was a Imperial Mage and taught her child the importance of defending themselves to the child. Father was a high ranking Officer who showed the child the basics of using a sword. When the child was young the parents had orders to go to Skyrim and they Never came back.
    4. Reason for leaving hometown: The child grown up now Decided to head to Skyrim in an attempt to find there Parents and would use there Spellsword Skills as a Catalyst for there survival and way to make a living in Skyrim
    5. The character's history of travelling throughout Tamriel over the years. They Came from High Rock and Hammerfell to get to Skyrim.
    1. Race: Imperial
    2. Gender: Female
    3. Class/profession: Spellsword
    4 . Alignment: Neutral
    5. Main skills: Conjuration and One handed Use the bound weapons and necromancy
  4. Throat_Yogurt

    Throat_Yogurt One serving may not be enough

    Jan 7, 2014
    I have 4 Skyrim characters.

    1. *Elgaron
    *Uses heavy armor and heavy weapons.
    *Doesnt ever use magic, he believes only pussies need magic.
    *Very confident in his abilities
    *Not very smart when it comes to anything other than combat intelligence.
    *Unmatched in strength and endurance, however.

    2. *Violet
    *Near perfect aim with a bow and arrow.
    *Uses alteration magic to help spot targets from afar.
    *Dual wields daggers when the action is up close.
    *There's not a single man in the winking skeever who does not want to fuck this woman. Thankfully, she only obliges half of them.

    3. *Sicarius
    *Cares very little for the state of the world.
    *Mostly makes decisions based on how much he will benefit, rather than thinking about others.
    *Occasionally reaches down and works for the greater good. Mostly when he feels like it.
    *Really just wants an opportunity to exercise his stealth and combat expertise, which is why he joins groups such as the Companions and the Thieves guild.
    *One of the greatest Illusionists to ever walk the lands of Tamriel, capable of doing things with illusion that other mages are just beginning to research. Has been reported to do things such as switch two individuals knowledge (person 1 knows what the other person does but forgets what he knew before and the same for person 2), make his enemies feel extreme fear, make one believe that they have been mortally wounded, and bend the vision of others.
    *Uses a sword in one hand and a knife in the other for combat.
    *His sword, when swung, creates a blurry trail that makes it tough for opponents to see. Makes him very difficult to fight.
    *His knife heals a good portion of his health if he can stab someone through the heart with it.

    4. Kiara
    *Uses magic only. Staffs, but no swords or knives, etc.
    *Combines destruction, restoration, and conjuration for the perfect magic combination of attack and defense.
  5. Balgor

    Balgor Almost Not a Noob

    Aug 4, 2005
    I hate the Thalmor but I thought it would be interesting to play an Altmer that left the order because he didn't agree with their methods/mission. Wandering Skyrim looking for a purpose, he joins up with the Dawnguard.
  6. M4n0w4r

    M4n0w4r Almost Not a Noob

    Dec 19, 2012
    One of my more interesting characters is my imperial battlemage Titus Corellius. He uses destruction and restoration as well as one handed and light armour. I follwed the companions quests to get his weapon and armour skills levelled up before going to the college of winterhold to level up his magic. Before running the main quest.

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