Favourite NPC

Pandamatak · Post by **Pandamatak** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:11 am

I have to admit, Oblivion's NPCs had more "personality" to them and were more unique overall, but that doesn't mean Skyrim doesn't have some memorable ones (though, not as memorable as the eccentric Glarthir).

My favourite would be Madanach - king of the forsworn (and previously, Markarth). He's shrewd, intelligent, patient, and has a charismatic personality. He's the reason why I chose to go with Imperials instead of stormcloaks...

Too bad you help the forsworn out a lot and they're still hostile towards you - I'd love to have a forsworn follower after that quest, but I guess mods can change that all...

Mod-Loving Wood Elf · Post by **Mod-Loving Wood Elf** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:17 am

So far, I I really like Jarl Balgruuf and his neutral attitude. He's one of the only jarls in Skyrim who I actually like and respect. I also really like Tolfdir, the wise teacher of the College of Winterhold. And who can forget our old friend M'aiq the Liar (By "old friend," I mean that literally, since he's at least 250 years old at this point if he's the same guy from Oblivion and Morrowind).

And speaking of NPCs with personality... if you're a PC gamer, you should check out the "Interesting NPCs" mod on the SKyrim Nexus. Adds about 50 fully-voiced people all over Skyrim, all of them with great dialogue and backstories.

Yaije · Post by **Yaije** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:22 am

Maiq is a Maiq of many Maiq before him.

I can't think of a single NPC that really stood out and made me smile or anything. Juib comes close, but nothing like Big-Head really.

Pilaf The Defiler · Post by **Pilaf The Defiler** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:23 am

I like Balgruuf, and Brunwulf.

I also like all of the talking Dragons, even the ones who have very little screen time. Despite being large flying semi divine reptiles they have more personality and dignity than most humanoid NPCs.

Derp53 · Post by **Derp53** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:24 am

well i could say aela but no, i like when lydia groans about carrying my burdens

Post by **Baloth-Kul** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:05 am

Brunwulf Free-Winter <3 damn near made my eyes leak when he spoke of his tolerance, and was made Jarl. That man should be High King. Of Tamriel. Forever.

Mauin · Post by **Mauin** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:08 am

My favorite NPC's are probably Paarthurnax and Karliah. I think it's what I know of both of them, their stories, that make them stand out. I like listening to what Paarthurnax says (he certainly does have more personality than most humanoids), and the events which occur during the Thieves Guild questline give Karliah more of a story than most other characters.

Post by **Baloth-Kul** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:11 am

...Paarthurnax too, of course. Favourite quote from the game (not a direct quote but close enough); "What is better? To be BORN good, or to overcome your EVIL nature, through great effort?"

Love that dragon man. Wish him luck. Hope he doesn't lead a dragon army to nuke the whole world.

Br3admax · Post by **Br3admax** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:39 am

Are we doing npcs, or talking characters? 'Cause if we're doing the later, I'm going with the Giants.

Dohva. · Post by **Dohva.** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:33 am

I vote for the mages at the college. I like their personalities. Nazir and Cicero are also my favorites because they crack me up. Some of the things Cicero says are like "I bet someone had a lot of fun acting him out!"

Nevastar · Post by **Nevastar** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:38 am

Karliah, Delvin Mallory (his accent is win x500), and Jarl Balgruuf.

Mr.Argonian · Post by **Mr.Argonian** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 12:42 pm

J'Zargo is by far the best NPC in the CoW, everyone else is just so boring. Veezara is another good one, I was so sad when I saw his dead body. Erandure is an interesting fellow as well. And finally good old Idgrod Ravencrone, crazy old woman but I've got a soft spot for her.

mamba12 · Post by **mamba12** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:00 pm

Karliah is awesome. I liked Astrid a lot too. All of the factions had some interesting characters. Tolfdir, Kodlak

Black_Dog · Post by **Black_Dog** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:09 pm

Nazeem, of course !

ClockworkCadaver · Post by **ClockworkCadaver** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 1:26 pm

Mine is Paarthunax. Every time I finish speaking to him I feel wiser and more peaceful than before.

Red Guardian · Post by **Red Guardian** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:29 pm

A lot. I can't really remember all of them to be honest.

Gideon Dragontongue · Post by **Gideon Dragontongue** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:39 pm

Balgruuf, Brunwulf Free-Winter, Odahviing, Parthurnaax, J'Zargo, and of course...M'aiq.

Poohunter · Post by **Poohunter** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:15 am

M'aiq knows much, tells some. M'aiq knows many things others do not.

Pandamatak · Post by **Pandamatak** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:09 am

Mod-Loving Wood Elf wrote:And speaking of NPCs with personality... if you're a PC gamer, you should check out the "Interesting NPCs" mod on the SKyrim Nexus. Adds about 50 fully-voiced people all over Skyrim, all of them with great dialogue and backstories.

Wow, that mod is truly a gem. However, it has 87 NPCs and only 53 of them are voiced - does this mean the rest have no dialogue to say or are they the "silent" type that aren't supposed to speak at all?

I really only download complete and polished mods which is why I'm asking. I would install it and see for myself but seeing how you have the mod already I thought it wouldn't be too much of a hassle.

Also; completely forgot about Maiq! He a favourite in Oblivion as well, especially since he spent his life collecting calipers!

Mod-Loving Wood Elf · Post by **Mod-Loving Wood Elf** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:26 am

Pandamatak wrote:
Mod-Loving Wood Elf wrote:And speaking of NPCs with personality... if you're a PC gamer, you should check out the "Interesting NPCs" mod on the SKyrim Nexus. Adds about 50 fully-voiced people all over Skyrim, all of them with great dialogue and backstories.
Wow, that mod is truly a gem. However, it has 87 NPCs and only 53 of them are voiced - does this mean the rest have no dialogue to say or are they the "silent" type that aren't supposed to speak at all?

I really only download complete and polished mods which is why I'm asking. I would install it and see for myself but seeing how you have the mod already I thought it wouldn't be too much of a hassle.

Also; completely forgot about Maiq! He a favourite in Oblivion as well, especially since he spent his life collecting calipers!

No worries, friend. The Skyrim Nexus page actually gives the option to only download the voiced NPCs! (In fact, that's the version I have.)

>EnterUsernameHere< · Post by **>EnterUsernameHere<** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:40 pm

I like Maiq because funny to me.

Post by **Kerr** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:39 pm

M'aiq, Paarthurnax and Jarl Balgruuf.

grumptastic · Post by **grumptastic** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:45 pm

It's a tie between Karliah and Delphine.

Unionhack · Post by **Unionhack** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:55 pm

DEFINITELY J'zargo. And J'zargo too. Only a close second to J'zargo himself.|

Seriosuly, I take that cat everywhere. He's my character's best friend, the Sam to my Frodo.

Chaos the N'wah · Post by **Chaos the N'wah** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:22 pm

Any Khajiit, Paarthurnax, Delvin, Brynjolf, Ralof, Ulfric...but mostly Khajiit

I despise Free-Winter, I don't know if it's his tone or the fact he calls every. single. one of my characters either cat or milk-drinker before I even talk to him, but like him, I do not.

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