Keyboard Controls? Just so happens I have my manual right here.
Movement
same as almost every FP/TP game)
Forward = w
Backward = s
Strafe L = a
Strafe R = d
Toggle Run/walk = Caps Lock (use shift if you don't want to toggle)
Sneak = Ctrl (note: while in sneak you can pick pockets, also you have to hold ctrl to stay in sneak mode.
Toggle FP/TP view = Tab
Activate/use/interact = Spacebar
Jump = e
Other Basic Controls:
Ready Magic = r
Ready Weapon = f
Rest/wait = t
Journal = j (go figure)
Previous/next spell = -/= respectively
Prev./next weapon = [/] respectively
Quick Save = F5
Quick Load = F9
Quick Keys = 1-9
Quick Menu = F1 (use Quick menu to assign weapons, spells, etc. to Quick Keys)
Switch to Hand-to-hand with 0 key
Use Spell or attack = Left click
Access Char. menus (Status, Magic, Inventory, Map) = Right click
***Special note*** I don't know if this is with all computers or just mine, but never ever use your mouse wheel or middl mouse button if you have one. It really screws up the scrolling bars. To fix this you need to exit the game and reload.
As far as creating characters the beginning of the game practically walks you through it. Also any race is easily capable of being any class, your choice will determine the amount of effort and patience you must use. My personal favorite is Imperial Knight, but that's also the only one I've used so far.