Let's discuss stealth characters!

Please share your classes, experiences, and ideas. You'll notice that this list doesn't include magic characters yet, and I'm especially interested in whether it is possible to play an arcane archer, since 2handed and magic don't mix well in Skyrim.

A short manual to making a class:

-- Class Name --
Should be descriptive, can be more than one word
-- Skills --
Order skills by their relevance and assign 18 points, 1 to 3 per skill:
+++ = level 100, ++ = level 71-73, + = level 58-61
A total of 18 points will lead to level 45 (depends a bit on your race)
(21pts -> lvl 50, 30pts -> lvl 60, 41pts -> lvl 70, 54pts -> lvl 81)
-- Perks --
List a few important perks, or important skills. No need to write out everything. Optional: create a lvl-45 build at http://skyrimcalculator.com/
-- Play Style --
Describe how the character is played, fighting strategy, how to kill a dragon, etc.
Characterization only as it is relevant for play style, no long backstory.
-- Random Thoughts --
This is about stealth classes. Given how fast Sneak levels, it should get 3 points.
Speech levels rather slow (or is it just me?), so it should get max 2 points unless you plan to visit a trainer very often. If you plan to steal and sell much stuff it should get at least 1 point, though.
Lockpicking perks seem totally useless to me...

So here is what I have played or would like to play:

=== Assassin/Bow ===
Archery +++
Sneak +++
Alchemy +++
Lockpicking +++
Light Armor ++
Pickpocket ++
Speech ++
http://skyrimcalculator.com/#86648 Maxed Archery, Shadow Warrior and Deadly Aim, Alchemy for poisons
Kills from distance, never seen. Murders and steals to reach his goals. Attacks strong enemies, like dragons, with poisoned arrows from covered positions. Works alone, no followers.

=== Cutthroat ===
Sneak +++
One-Handed +++
Pickpocket +++
Speech +++
Lockpicking ++
Alchemy ++
Light Armor ++
http://skyrimcalculator.com/#86676 Maxed One-Handed, Shadow Warrior and Assassin's Blade, Misdirection, Master Trader, Alchemy for poisons
A Cutthroat has but one aim: get as rich as possible without doing honest work. Charms, cheats, steals, poisons and kills without hesitation. Works alone, no followers. Avoids open fights (-> Shadow Warrior and Misdirection), uses scrolls and staffs (summon a tank, distance damage magic) when battle is inevitable.

=== Nightblade ===
Sneak +++
One-Handed +++
Illusion +++
Light Armor ++
Alchemy ++
Pickpocket ++
Lockpicking ++
Speech +
http://skyrimcalculator.com/#86667 Maxed One-Handed (Blade+Dual Wield), Assassin's Blade, Expert Illusion, Alchemy for poisons
A thief and murderer who also uses Illusion, especially Muffle and Calm. The perk example is inspired by the Cutthroat, but the Nightblade does not shy away from open combat. Works alone, no followers. This build profits most from vampirism.