creating a new characeter

At the moment I am trying to create a new character to join our campaign, as one of the other guy's is taking over as Seneschal for the next phase (I did this previously). One of the problems I have with character, especially in more "traditional" games, is that I try and create one that is too different, hence I get myself in to trouble trying to play it well. I think one of the great things about TROS is how it welcomes individuality in characters. Although this comes at a price? indecision ;-)

I've settled on the idea of creating a simple warrior character and which can then be made more interesting by adding twists to his character using Philosophy and SA?s.

I don't just want him to be a valiant fighter type so started thinking along the lines of mercenary kind of character (soldier/thief skill packages), probably a follower of Ulric(God of Battle, Wolves and Winter in Warhammer where the campaign is set for any one that knows I was thinking of him coming from Middenheim, but he?ll be starting in Nuln).

I now want to make him 'real' this is where the problem lies, I want SA's and Philosophy that are going to be interesting but also, group friendly and useful (while not being there just to add bonuses to fighting ;-)

So far I have a few ideas but they don't seem to sit with me too well,

Faith: that Ulric will protect the brave
Drive: To search for his lost sister?
Destiny: To rise to greatness in unexpected ways?

I was wondering if any one would be kind enough to help flesh this guy out, assuming it interests you.

Sorry this is so long.

Dan.