Pandorable's Shield-Sisters - Aela Ria Njada
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #62 of 87 NPC mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
ABOUT
This mod was requested by a patron, and as the title says it replaces the appearance of the three female warriors from the Companions. The gals use whatever skin texture and body you have installed and they are at their default weight. Warpaint options can be found in the installer.
SPECIAL EDITION
COMPATIBILITY
This mod is technically incompatible with any mod that edits the same NPCs, but most NPC overhauls play nicely together out of the box. This mod is perfectly fine to merge with other non-conflicting mods if you want to save a plugin slot.
INSTALLATION & REQUIREMENTS
The mod comes in a FOMOD installer so I highly recommend installing this with a mod manager of your choice. Manual installation is not recommended unless you know what you're doing. Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch is required for the USLEEP version.
FAQ
Q: This NPC is naked!
A: That can happen if you install this mod on an existing save due to a few NPC outfits being edited. It's easily fixed by opening the console, targeting the naked NPC and using the resetinventory command.
Q: There is a neck gap!
A: If you install this mid playthrough on top of another mod that edits NPC weights, some NPCs will have neck gaps. You can easily solve this by clicking on the NPC via the console and typing setnpcweight XX (XX being the desired weight) followed by disable then enable. Example: Ria has a neck gap. Open the console, click on Ria and type the following commands: setnpcweight 90 then disable and lastly enable.
Q: Help, the faces are messed up/I have the blackface bug/the heads are bald!
A: Rearrange your load order, put this mod near the bottom, or reinstall. Take a look at your load order to see if any of your other mods might be incompatible with this one. Feel free to ask for help in the comments, but please save us both some time and do some troubleshooting on your own first!
Q: The NPCs don't look like in your pictures!
A: I get comments like this a lot, and 9/10 times it's related to the skin texture mod - or lack thereof. This mod does not come with its own skin textures, instead it will use what you have installed.
Q: Can you add/change/remove something?
A: Not unless there is an actual problem with my mod. This is my vision and I'm happy with it. I will absolutely not make any special versions for strangers on the internet.
Q: Can I request an NPC?
A: Sorry, I don't take requests
A compact visual overhaul for three female Companions in Skyrim: Aela the Huntress, Ria, and Njada Stonearm. With 886 endorsements and 15,830 downloads, it's a community favorite for players who want these characters to look better without changing gameplay. Last updated in 2020, so check compatibility with your setup.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 886 endorsements and 15k downloads — clearly a go-to for many players.
- Lightweight and focused: touches only three NPCs, so it won't bloat your load order.
- Author Pandorable is known for quality NPC overhauls, so you can expect a polished result.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — might conflict with newer mods or require patches for the latest Skyrim version.
- Only covers three NPCs, so if you want a full Companions overhaul, you'll need other mods.
For Skyrim players who want Aela, Ria, and Njada to look more appealing without a massive overhaul. If you're into visual upgrades for followers and NPCs, this is a quick win. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a complete Companions makeover.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a visual mod, use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage it easily.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other mods that alter these NPCs, like AI overhauls or body replacers.
- Load order matters: place this mod after any mods that change the same NPCs to ensure its changes take effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Pandorable
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 15,830
- Endorsements
- 886
- Category
- NPC
- Created
- 11/17/2020
- Updated
- 11/17/2020
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