level 10 Breton, he's a Thane of Whiterun, he's also a spirited fighter and prefers the sword and shield combo coupled with heavy armor, that is when he's not tearing it off in favor of a coarse mane of fur and dropping his blade for claws, That's right, he's a werewolf, as many unwary bandits have discovered, shortly before they all died of being eaten by a werewolf.
when your parents warn you about getting involved with certain groups, ignore them, as far as my character is concerned, joining the companions and ascending to the circle, sharing in the beast blood with his shield-siblings was the best thing that's happened to him since he was captured and sent to the block.