Let's make our own models (and maybe even animations)

To be honest, I'm currently planning to create a male character, as the basic body model is almost ready. Plus, if we're talking about a light elf heroine, a horse comes with the package. For now, I want to create a foot soldier character because working on a mounted character might involve significantly more work (2-3 times more). However, I'm not fixated on plate armor/swordsmen; if there's a more interesting idea, I'm all for it. If you have any ideas or references, feel free to share some artwork or screenshots.