After reading articles like this:
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-elder-strolls-part-1-fresh-off-the-boat/I decided to start a new Skyrim game, attempting to play as an NPC. I followed the original rules with a few tweaks:
1. No killing except for self-defense and hunting.
2. Must eat 3 meals and sleep at least 4-8 hours a day.
3. Avoid major quests.
4. Avoid minor quests, including groups like companions.
5. Side quests/favors are okay as long as the above are followed.
6. No Fast Travel.
7. Must start with Nothing.
8. Eventually get a house.
Since I'm on the 360, I had the start a little differently. I played the main story line up until Riverwood, doing my best to avoid anything that would raise my skills. I then got a follower, Sven, to cover my back as we walked to Whiterun. Once arriving, I gave him everything I owned except for 50 gold to cover the carriage. Then, wishing him well, I took my trip.
I decided to start the life of Norm the Argonian in Winterhold (not the college, the rundown town) in nothing but his underwear. He managed to scrounge enough snowberries to sell and afford a night at the inn. The next day, he collected more berries and found a mine, where he collected some iron. The third day he walked to Dawnstar and made himself some armor because, even though he's cold-blooded, he wasn't enjoying walking around in the snow with just a cloth over his midsection. I stopped after getting a room at the inn and now I'll see how well he can survive just hunting, mining, farming, and doing odd jobs all while avoiding anything resembling adventure.
I give him 2 weeks tops until he becomes someone's or something's meal/boots.
