Never bring a knife to a gunfight, but feel free to bring your crossbow to a knifefight.
Race: Any (seriously, I went Khajiit for looks alone - can't beat an armor-clad, hooded tiger)
Stone: Atronach
Major Skills: Archery, Restoration, Alchemy
Minor Skills: Heavy Armor, Destruction, Alteration, Smithing
Gear: Armor set of choice + Hood of choice (as long as those choices are Nordic Carved + Adept!)
Weapons: Zephyr + Enhanced Dwarven Crossbow (Sorry folks, Dawnguard or bust with this one)
Shouts: Slow Time, Whirlwind Sprint, Ice Form, Unrelenting Force
Spells: Dual-cast Flames, Fire Runes, Ash Runes, Whirlwind Cloak, Guardian Circle, Healing/Flesh spells
Credits to NoSnakesAlive, this guys makes awesome builds. If you get interested, go check him out!