Northbourne NPCs of Falkreath Hold

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,553 endorsements) 📥 1.3M downloads 📌 v1.3 📅 6/21/2020
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Southpawe · NPC

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/22/2021 📅 Created: 6/21/2020
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #50 of 81 NPC mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

This mod covers all 60 named  adults in Falkreath Hold, which includes NPCs from the city of Falkreath, the Dark Brotherhood, Helgan, Half-Moon Mill, and a few smaller locations within Falkreath Hold.

For the Helgan intro scene I've opted for a less intensive overhaul than I have been doing for other npcs due to the short amount of time anyone will actually see them. I've edited the Stormcloaks and a few imperials and all named NPCs in Helgan to have high poly heads and better hairstyles and I've also tweaked their faces using the creation kit. (I haven't changed Ulfric, General Tulius, or Elenwen, I'll do them in other releases)

For everybody else I've done full Racemenu redesigns unless they are the elder race.

These are the NPCs included:

  • []Angi

    []Arnbjorn

    []Astrid

    []Bolund

    []Cicero

    []Delacourt

    []Dengeir of Stuhn

    []Festus Krex

    []Gabriella

    []Gunjar (corpse)

    []Gunjar (Carriage driver)

    []Gunnar Stone-Eye

    []Hadvar

    []Helvard

    []Hert

    []Imperial Captain

    []Indara Caerellia

    []Ingrid

    []Kust

    []Legate Skulnar

    []Llewellyn the Nightingale

    []Lokir

    []Mathies

    []Matlara

    []Narri

    []Nazir

    []Nenya

    []Priestess of Arkay

    []Ralof

    []Rayya

    []Runil

    []Siddgeir

    []Sinding

    []Solaf

    []Stormcloak Prisoners (Helgan intro)

    []Tekla

    []Thadgeir

    []Torolf

    []Valdr

    []Valga Vinicia

    []Vilod

    []Zaria

Requirements

USSEP (Unofficial Skyrim SE Patch)

Expressive Facial Animation Female

Expressive Facial Animation Male

The mod was designed with the version of the High Poly Head that was made to work with Expressive Facial Animation. Using this mod without Expressive Facial Animations installed can cause issues such as mouth clipping or eyes looking odd. It's not a hard requirement but to avoid any issues you should have it installed.

Also the two vampires Hern and Hert were created with the eye mesh from Lamae's Gaze but I have not included the actual texture from that mod so I don't force anybody to install it. So you could consider that mod a very soft requirement but highly recommended to get those characters to appear like they do in the screenshots.

Lamae's Gaze

A Few Things to Note

There is an optional version of the mod in the download section that removes female npcs already covered by other mods.

There are 2 NPCs that I removed head gear from, they are Tekla and Zaria. If your using this on a new game there are no issues. However, these characters will be naked if you install this on a game where you have already met

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Northbourne NPCs of Falkreath Hold is a high poly face replacer/redesign for all 60 named male and female NPCs in Falkreath Hold, excluding children and beast races. It offers two versions: Full and Males Only. With over 4,500 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking visual overhauls.

✨ Key Features

High poly face replacer/redesign for all 60 named NPCs in Falkreath Hold
Covers both male and female NPCs, excluding children and beast races
Available in two versions: Full and Males Only

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust (4,553 endorsements, 1.3M downloads) — this is a proven mod
  • Covers every named NPC in the hold, so you get consistent quality across the board
  • Two versions let you choose full coverage or just males, depending on your preference

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — might have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods
  • Excludes children and beast races, so those NPCs will look vanilla next to the redesigned ones
  • High poly faces can be performance-heavy on lower-end systems, especially in crowded areas
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a cohesive visual upgrade for all named NPCs in Falkreath Hold without touching gameplay. Perfect for modders who already use other Northbourne mods or want a consistent look. Skip if you're on a low-end PC or prefer lighter overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install — it's a simple replacer, no patches needed.
  • Check if you have other NPC overhauls that affect the same characters; load order matters to avoid conflicts.
  • For performance, consider the Males Only version if you're worried about FPS, since it reduces the number of high poly faces.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Southpawe
Version
1.3
Downloads
1,260,894
Endorsements
4,553
Category
NPC
Created
6/21/2020
Updated
5/22/2021

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