Racial Motifs 24 : Outlaw Content . By the Red Asp , Hallin ' s Stand Thieves Guild We Outlaws may not be very organized , but we have our ways of recognizing each other , no matter where we come from : our symbols , like the three - bladed dagger , or code phrases such as – actually , I don ' t think I ' ll write those down in a book . However , since we ' re all involved in the same illicit business , you ' ll see there ' s a common style to our arms and armor . AXES Where possible , we Outlaws like our weapons to have a secondary function as tools , because frankly , if we have to use them as weapons , the job ' s already gone wrong . All of our axes have hooked lower blades , which enables them to serve at need as climbing axes or grappling hooks . Up and over ! BELTS When you ' re on a job , trying to stay stealthy , there ' s nothing worse than having your gear suddenly swing loose and clang into something . For this reason , an Outlaw usually wears a sturdy double belt , just to be extra - sure everything ' s trussed up good and proper . BOOTS Even when going armored , an Outlaw likes to tread lightly , so our boots and shoes are flexible and soft - soled . Oh , and well - oiled into the bargain : no creaky shoes for us ! BOWS As much as we Outlaws prefer simple , utilitarian weapons , we are quite fond of our bows , and lavish them with extra care and ornamentation . After all , any weapon that enables us to take down an enemy without getting into a stand - up fight is a good thing , right ? CHEST PIECES When stealth is paramount , and clanking is out of the question , you craft your armor from many layers of tough but flexible material . Metal splints or plates are embedded in leather housings , and all the joints are muffled so your armor stays quiet even when you ' re moving fast . DAGGERS Blades : keep them simple , keep them straight , put an edge on both sides , and that ' s all you need . When it comes to putting a hand ' s - length of steel into someone ' s back , trust me , a straight dagger is just the ticket . I call mine " Kidney Tickler . " GLOVES When your fingers are your fortune , you house them in fine kid leather so your skills at fine manipulation aren ' t compromised , and then you protect their backs with stiffened material that can turn the blade of a trap or a guard . HELMETS Feature - concealing hoods are the Outlaws ' signature headgear , often stiffened with leather or hide . The eyes are left uncovered , so we can keep a sharp lookout when on the job . Can ' t be too careful . LEG GREAVES Once again , the key words for Outlaws ' armor are speed and flexibility , which is why our greaves are mostly just straps and flaps . However , we often wear substantial poleyns over our knees , as much to ease crawling through tight spaces as to protect those joints in a fight . MACES The typical bludgeoning weapon of the Outlaw is a hammer , because it ' s probably going to see more use as a tool than as a melee weapon . Whether you ' re breaking and entering , or spiking a door shut behind you to foil pursuit , a hammer is an Outlaw ' s best friend . SHIELDS For an Outlaw , having to don your shield means your job has taken a nasty turn for the worseâ€ ” but that ' s when you ' re glad you crafted a sturdy one , with a riveted steel edge to turn a guard or constable ' s weapon . We usually display the Outlaws ' three - bladed dagger on the boss , because if you have to show your shield , the cat , as they say , is already out of the bag . SHOULDERS An Outlaw ' s pauldrons are layered and durable but don ' t project far from the shoulders – you don ' t want to get caught in a tight place because you ' re wearing fancy winged shoulder cops , after all . STAVES When the social fabric is frayed by war and catastrophe , even spellcasters turn to the Outlaw life , adorning the finials of their magic staves with the three - bladed symbol of our defiance . Plus , having a pointed end on your staff is handy when keeping guard dogs at bay . SWORDS Like their daggers , Outlaws ' swords tends to be straight , simple , and edged on both sides of the blade . If it comes to swords , then Daedra take it : get the job done , get out , and live to heist another day . At least you ' ll have a good story to tell in the Refuge .