You can actually use any race to make an archer/blade master type of character.
The race simply gives you added powers that you may or may not use frequently.
In my case, i chose the characters that look nicer..
nord, high elf, imperial. Tried the wood elf too, though i tweaked with the looks.
The animals...they look weird to me. :p
Just train your blacksmithing, stealth, and archery at the beginning. You can get a sort of free archery training from Faendal. (just google it). Hunt down deers wolves and bears to get their hides. Always crouch when doing so. This way, you train your stealth as well. Deers easily spook. U can use these materials for crafting armours and weapons.
The good thing about Elder Scrolls V is that raising your abilities also allow you to gain exp at the same time. When you mastered blacksmithing, you can craft the "legendary" dragon armour! How cool is that? Haha.. If you're choosing acher, i recommend wearing the dragon light armour. And Daedric Bow coupled with daedric arrows, best combination in my opinion.
But if you want to be warrior with high defence, daedric is the way to go. You can find daedra hearts at the college of Winterhold at the Hall of Attainment, second floor. Talk to the guy named Enthir. He sells around two Daedra hearts at a time. The metals for it can also be found from merchants, though not often.
Last note, get Jenassa as your companion for laters...she is good at stealth. And if u go steal things (or become a homicidal maniac), she wont mind.
i hope this helps you a bit.
