I understand being a story writer. For now I'd have to say no to being Jarl, but you're more than welcomed to try for Thane of the Rift. Maybe as the RP goes on your character can get promoted to Jarl. I look forward to seeing the finished SU.

Also, for everyone who has a character in the Thieves Guild, would our characters know each other? And if so what would they're relationship be? These are some questions I'd like answered before the RP starts, no matter what faction a character is in. It's nice to know if characters know each other already and what kind of relationship they have.