I'm thinking of the Altmer as a valid candidate for approval. The bonuses in certain Magical schools shall aid in Mysticism, and Alteration in place of security. I know that Dunmer, Argonian, and the cats (I can't spell today.) are best, but those are eliminated, as I want to make something better suited for regular combat, more stealth oriented,

With development, all characters become equal, anyway. It all depends on how you develop the character, but generally the game allows diversity to vanish if you choose to develop very strong characters.

I see, but what I ask of you is, race and and birthsign suggestions.

I understand. I was just pointing out that it really doesn't matter what you choose at the beginning because everything equals out with development, at least if you develop a strong character.

For myself, I play a custom race (Faeries & Angels). The race is based loosely on Breton and Nord abilities. If I played a stock race, I would play Breton. I always play The Lady birthsign as my characters are goddess worshippers.

Yes, these choices include playing archers. My characters are always ranged attackers whether magic or arrows.

I guess you could say that I make the initial choices based on character personality rather than choice of profession, and I let the development process relate to the profession.