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

To be honest, I was planning to create a male character, as the basic body model is almost ready.
Plus, if we're talking about a high elf hero, then a horse comes with it. For now, I want to create a foot soldier, as creating a mounted character might involve twice or three times more work.
But 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.