No, I really don't need you to list things like waterskins unless you're gearing up for the Alik'r Desert specifically. It's accepted (though I fear that "you don't have to structure skills like the games" isn't being heeded :P).

[@Hank] Only to let me know if they'd have any direct dealings with the Emperor for some reason and know more beyond the basic "they really hate the Thalmor".