ScavengerEdit
(Character-type Roleplaying) Race: Any
Required Skills: Sneak, Illusion, Restoration, Alteration, Any weapons skill, Light Armor
A low-level scavenger picks through forts and the occasional Ayleid ruin. If you want to do the main quest you heard rumors that a battle had been fought at Kvatch.
A mid-level scavenger will start going through more Ayleid ruins especially those that contain Varla and/or Welkynd Stones. If you spend your money wisely you should be able to buy Benirus Manor by the time you pass through this phase.
Higher level (15-21) scavengers will begin to phase out everything but large scores - I.E places that will net 250 or more in profit.
Top level (21+) scavengers will have essentially retired. You do whatever you need to keep up with the lifestyle you want.