When I encounter Stormcloak prisoners being led away with Imperial guards, and am offered the choice to free them and provide them with supplies I do so, expecting that they will use given weapons and armour to help me fight the guards. Every time this situation has occurred though, the prisoners just rely on fisticuffs and keep on their threadbare garb...usually getting themselves killed. A minor bug/quibble, but one that detracts from the authenticity

I feel sooo petty complaining about one of the best games I have ever played, but hopefully little fixes to minor issues like this will make it even better.

agree

Agreed also - a rather annoying bug.

"Have some free stuff and help me fight!"
*gives armour and a sword*
"Okay!"
*charges at armed soldiers brandishing fists and wearing linen clothes.*

Not the most sensible thing to do.

Happens to me also so now I just leave them to their horrible fate unless my level is high enough, what a shame.