If you want to know how terrible of an idea this is, head down to Mudcrab Beach in Stormhaven during off-peak hours and try to solo Titanclaw. No help. No tricks. Just sword to claw combat.
Shellcracker is prettier to look at, but he usually has a group waiting on him.
Is there any reason for the mudcrab?
I like the idea of some really rare and fairly random occurances in game. Like in every tavern there is a small chance you may come across a dapper Khajiit... lets call him Santie Claws. I would petition for that.