TheElder Scrollsfranchise is packed with memorable NPCs that make each game funny, clever, terrifying, and immersive. This is especially true for the NPCs inThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, arguably the most popular game in the franchise and one of the most popular video games of all time. Not only can the Last Dragonborn choose to marry an extensive list of romantic partners, but they can also adventure with a number of companions who are all incredibly distinct. With the upcoming release ofThe Elder Scrolls 6,fans are sure to discover a brand-new cast of lovable and horrifying NPCs but will hopefully see pasts favorites as well.
WhileThe Elder Scrolls 6has been announced, gamers might have to wait awhile as Bethesda is focused on releasing the outer-space-themed RPGStarfieldand possibly the open-world co-op FPS shooterRedfallbefore it. Very few details have been confirmed about the newElder Scrollstitle, making it possible that the game might have a possible crossover with its predecessor and previous games in the franchise. Hopefully,The Elder Scrolls 6will bring back iconicSkyrimNPCs who have made a significant impact on the game.
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Cicero and Babette From The Dark Brotherhood
The Elder Scrolls 5has no shortage of optional side quests for players to dive into, especially when it comes to joining the various guilds and factions in the game. The most notorious faction in the game is “The Dark Brotherhood,” a long-enduring guild of assassins creating chaos as part of the Night Mother’s will. Completing the faction quests not only gives players access to the vasthistory of the Dark Brotherhood, but they are able to meet a cast of oddly loveable and deeply dangerous characters.
One iconic character is Cicero, keeper of the Night Mother’s body and casket. ManySkyrimplayers might be able to remember the deeply disconcerting moments when the Last Dragonborn got a littletoo close to the Night Mother’s casket, experiencing similar contact with the otherworldly entity that drove Cicero mad. While some players may have chosen to kill Cicero after he is revealed as a traitor, there is ample possibility for the jester to cause more chaos inElder Scrolls 6which could even include having his own chapter of the Dark Brotherhood.
Another iconic NPC who is part of the Dark Brotherhood isBabette, an ancient vampirewho appears to have been turned as a child, giving her a deceptively innocent appearance. Not only is Babette a fantastic example of great character design, but she’s also a master trainer and sells Daedra hearts. In a game full of classical enemies and character archetypes, Babette is a character that stands out, making her an awesome future companion, Dark Brotherhood faction leader, or an ally inThe Elder Scrolls 6.
Sheogorath The Daedric Prince of Madness
SomeSkyrimplayers may be unaware that Sheogorath has made an appearance in almost every singleElder Scrollsgame that’s been released, making him a likely candidate to return to the upcoming title. While he appears to be human, Sheogorath is actually the Daedric Prince of Madness who rules the Shivering Isles, a plane ofOblivion that can be explored inThe Elder Scrolls: Shivering Isles.InSkyrim, Sheogorath has left the realm plunging it into madness. It would be incredible to experience a future quest line that involves helping Sheogorath bring peace to the plane of Oblivion - or whatever order looks like in the realm of madness.
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Lydia: The Most Divisive Housecarl in Skyrim
Lydia has had an incredible impact on fans ofSkyrim,but not the reasons people might think. While the NPC is one of the first companions and marriage candidates that players encounter, her formalized dialogue and sarcasm-filled unrelenting loyalty to the Last Dragonborn makesLydia the most popular and most hated NPCinSkyrimhistory. Depending on the time period thatThe Elder Scrolls 6is set in, Lydia may or may not be alive. Even so, it would make for a hilarious cameo if Lydia can be found in the future game as the housecarl for another thane, or found in the forests or mountains of Skyrim where players often lose her.
Serana, the Dawnguard Vampire with An Elder Scroll
Serana is arguably one of the most well-loved NPCs inSkyrim,due in part because she is not only an especially fleshed-out character but alsovoiced byCritical Role’sLaura Bailey.The vampire makes her first appearance in theDawnguardDLC, as players who choose the vampire quest line work with her to unveil the mysteries of the elder scroll on her back and her estranged family. Serana isn’t like most companions: she has a paralleled level of free will, can interact with the environment, and declines the Dragonborn’s requests. It would be incredible if the upcoming game allows players to meet her again, especially as she loves traveling.
M’aiq The Liar, The Elder Scroll’s Long-Enduring Easter Egg
First appearing inThe Elder Scrolls: Morrowind,M’aiq The Liar can be found traveling acrossSkyrim, sowing seeds of misinformation about the entire franchise. While the Khajit NPC loves telling the Last Dragonborn his opinions, many of them are comically incorrect, especially because he doesn’t believe himself to be a liar. Some of the most iconic lines alluding toElder Scrollseaster eggs include references to the morality of soul gems, the ridiculousness of dragon shouts, and even how NPCs inSkyrimare “better-looking” than inOblivionbecause of graphical upgrades. It’s a no-brainer to have M’aiq’s gossip mill appear inThe Elder Scrolls 6, if just for his quotes.
