Dark Elf
Put main points into stamina and none in health (little to no magic on this character).
Required skills:
Archery: main attack style
One-handed: to dual wield daggers when I run out of arrows
Smithing: Not for armor making, just to improve my bow
Enchanting: So I can enchant my armor to give me health bonuses since I'm not going to be putting anything in health.
Alchemy: for poison making
Sneak (of course): for well... sneaking
Light armor: for protection
Lockpicking: not really necessary but will come in handy.
Main guilds/factions:
Dark Brotherhood
Thieves Guild (only for nightingale armor)
So, can anyone give tips on how to improve this? Also, some advice on how to play as a rogue?

One more thing....try to keep your one-handed and Archery relatively level, otherwise your blades wont be useful when you need them.