I'm a huge ES fan and would be interested in participating. I have a couple of minor questions to help me fill out a CC. 

1) I'm debating which weapon to use and would appreciate GM judgement. I'm currently torn between a Naginata or double-ended Glaive. Could you please tell me which, if either, of these weapons would be deemed as acceptable for the RP?
2) I was somewhat confused by what sort of backgrounds you were looking for our characters to have. In places it seemed as though you wanted civilians (craftsmen, merchants etc.) and in other places it seemed as though you wanted characters with combat experience. I was planning my character as a Redguard Mercenary. Would that be deemed acceptable?