Classes

l;k;A character's class defines their way of life, and which skills are most important to them. Each character class features a specialization, seven major skills, and a five point increase in two attributes.

As a player, you can choose to specialize in a particular area, or you can select or create a character that has multiple specialities.

Specialization
A character can specialize in Stealth, Combat or Magic.
 * Stealth: Characters specializing in Stealth will have increased skill levels in Acrobatics, Light Armor, Marksman, Mercantile, Security, Sneak and Speechcraft. The governing attributes for Stealth characters are Agility and Speed.
 * Combat: Characters specializing in Combat will have increased skill levels in Armorer, Athletics, Blade, Block, Blunt, Hand-to-Hand and Heavy Armor. The governing attributes for Combat characters are Strength and Endurance.
 * Magic (Mage): Characters specializing in Magic will have increased skill levels in Alchemy, Alteration, Conjuration, Destruction, Illusion, Mysticism and Restoration. The governing attributes for Mage characters are Intelligence and Willpower.

Other classes
A player can create a custom class by selecting the specialization (Combat, Magic,Stealth), the two main attributes, and seven skills. The player may name the class whatever he/she wants and assign any skills/attributes to it.

Skyrim Classes
There are classes in Skyrim but they have not been fully revealed at this time. More information on this as we approach launch on Novemeber 11, 2011.