It's quite wonderful for a roleplay. Trapping the soul of a _______, then use that mob's attack or defense characteristics on a weapon or piece of clothing/armor
or even better
One of my old assassins, would create black soul gems, then only trap a grand soul in it.... then create a one-time, custom killing weapon for the assassination at hand. You must dispose of the weapon to eliminate all evidence. You cannot sell it. Now get crackin.