Shortswords, the ultimate balance between swords and daggers (at least in video games). Slightly sneakier than a sword, but still more viable in open combat than a dagger. And due to their light weight, you won't have much problem dual-weilding them, or opt to have a shield in your off-hand. And in games like Neverwinter Nights, you don't have to take some kind of stupid feat in order to use them (unless you're one of them spell casters, in which case, tough luck).
Some might call them jack-of-all-stats, master of none. I call them versatile.
Some might call them jack-of-all-stats, master of none. I call them versatile.