Race: Redguard (Orc or Argonian are alternate possibilities)
Skill Specialization: Conjuration, Destruction (Shock spells only), Illusion, Restoration, Alchemy, Enchanting, Light Armor
Appearance: Very dark skin, whited (blind) eyes, beard, white warpaint
Gear: Savior's Hide, Stormcloak Officer Helmet (Forsworn Headdress as an alternative), Forsworn Gauntlets, Forsworn Boots, Ring of Namira, Wabbajack, Daedric Dagger, Various other staves

What do you think?

Cool. As shamans and witch doctors take on animal forms, you could also make him a werewolf for rp purposes.

I like it. Have been thinking about a shaman-ish build myself, but I am put off by the lack of melee prowess.

I had a shaman dunmer once, living in the forests around Falkreath. Major skills were:
Alchemy (poisons and things with unconventional effects)
Alteration
Light Armour (only wore forsworn)
Restoration (mainly for the turning spells, as I wanted not to rely on healing spells/potions)
I never spoke with anyone, and rarely entered dungeons. 'twas quite fun. I would highly recommend it.