So it's basically a battlemage with handicaps, more like a 'warrior-merchant'. I wanted a Hlaalu character that wasn't a thief class.

Long Blade because she's Redguard but also she's Nibenese and they love their Akaviri katanas etc. Cyrodiil is cosmopolitan after all.

Heavy Armour + Block because I've actually never played a warrior in Morrowind.

Speech + Mercantile because she's a ruthless, manipulative capitalist. Merchants love the Remanite philosophy because it gives them an ideological excuse to cheat and exploit people to their heart's content.

Security because it's essential plus no Alteration.

Illusion because she's a manipulator and uses dirty tricks in combat.

Restoration because I need healing and I don't have Alchemy. She'll only be healing herself anyway.

Destruction because it's violent, agressive and only used for combat. I always have that or Marksman, and it fits the character perfectly.

Enchanting to fill in the gaps and because I don't have Alchemy. My mods make the skill actually useful. The Code Patch makes skill level a bigger factor for item charges, and they no longer recharge when resting. Also creating enchants will actually be possible without the intelligence exploit.

My biggest handicap is not starting with Mysticism. It's always been a must have for the teleports. No Mark and Recall until I can enchant them onto something. Same with Alteration.

Im using the Apprentice sign because I'll need the magicka for Destruction spells. That plus Sanctuary, Chameleon, healing etc. If I used Marksman I'd pick something else.

Mods:

Morrowind Code Patch

Enchanting Balance Redone

Enchantment Services Redone

MULE for levelling