[TGB!]

Some of the quests are lame, but there are some that are just fun - even if they last like 30 seconds (such as the quest involving the Elf in Bruma, the Moosehead, and the Dark Brotherhood). Also, Henatiers quest is fun as all hell - and had me frustrated for a good time before I figured out how to beat it. Quests like those I havent run into too often. Also Galthirirs quest (hes the Wood Elf who approaches you off the street in Skingrad) is fun (and disturbing) as all hell.

As for looting people - go back and check people you've looted. . .some of their gear "respawns" to your level.

As for your bounty - unless you've completed the quest to get into the Thieves Guild - you're right fucked on getting into the cities. Just dump your stolen gear into a chest in one of the houses of the poor citizens of Hackdirt - annoy: - and serve your time. Youll lose a stat - hopefully its in one that doesnt matter.