10 Most Engaging Skyrim NPCs
5. Astrid
One of the most feared factions in all of Skyrim is the Dark Brotherhood, a group of assassins available for hire. Their leader, Astrid, is a fierce and confident woman.
The first interaction between her and the Dragonborn takes place in an abandoned shack. The Dragonborn awakens to find they were sedated and transported to the shack, and are now locked in. It's possible to kill Astrid during this meeting, but things get much more interesting if the player chooses to join her.
Astrid will give the Dragonborn various assignments to eliminate individuals across Skyrim. Most of the would-be victims are anything but innocent, and the Brotherhood carries out what they believe is justice.
The longer the player remains with the Brotherhood, the more fascinating Astrid's story becomes. She has a desire to lead the faction in a new direction, one that denies the tenets of old. However, the results prove catastrophic and lead to one of the most shocking and memorable moments in the game.