The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion/Races

Orc
more commonly called "Orc", Orismer are some of the greatest Armorers around, and their skill with blunt weapons is unmatched

Breton
Bretons are one of the best choices for mages as they have significant magic resistance.

Imperial
Imperials are the most respected and well liked of all the races. they are good at persuasion and trading and fairly well balanced in all of the skills.

Redguard
Redguards are some of the greatest warriors ever, but they are really anoying when talking to as they think they are the best thing ever.

Nord
Nords are almost as strong as Orcs and have a strong resistance to frost magic

High Elf
High elves are the most power full mages in the game, at a cost of a weakness to magic (Oh, and they look weird)

Dark Elf


dark elves are good in marksman and magical attacks

Wood Elf


LOL! Who would want to be one of these things?

Argonian


this race can breath under water and are resistance to posion

Khajiit


this race can see in the dark and they are experts in sneak, and they think they're invisible as you will find out if you have the shivering isles.