Quote Originally Posted by Silverraptor View Post
I cast soul trap on dead bodies. My conjuration goes up, my soul gems get filled, and yes, it seems that guards attack me even when I target dead bodies. Oh well.

Alternatively, I'm going to look for dwarven scrap so I can forge dwarven armor. Does anyone know any dwarven quests I can start so that I accomplish them as well while I charge through there.
Near Markarth there is a tower with unguarded scrap.