this is my opinions:
race
nords = scandinavians
imperials = americans, british
bretons = british, french
redguards = africans
elves = tolkien elves
orcs = tolkien orcs ( or just pig-nosed-elves.. )
creatures/monsters
winged twilight = harpy
ogrim = troll
spider daedra = spider legged succubus
dagoth = dagoth ( dream god )
golden saints = valkyre (sort of )
draugr = mummy (sort of )
that's all i can think of at the moment
why dont you share your opinion regarding this matter ? ( i'm curious as what a scamp would be.. )
indulge me..