Every Female NPC You Can Marry (And Where To Find Them)

Skyrim has been out for almost ten years now, but it’s still as popular as ever. Players love to roleplay in the cold, northern realm. Something that helps to make those cold nights a little more bearable is having a loving spouse by your side.

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Marriages in Skyrim are quick and to the point due to the high mortality rate and harsh conditions. All you need to get married is an amulet of Mara and a conversation with Maramal, a follower of Mara found in Riften. Once you have the amulet, simply talk to your intended, maybe do them a small favor, and boom, wife.

Updated November 4, 2023, by Sean Murray: There are a lot of marriable NPCs in Skyrim, and finding the right one for you is a question that only you can answer. But we can still provide you with every option in this guide, which has been refreshed with improved formatting and links to other helpful Skyrim topics.

Morality, Aggression, & Essential Stats Explained

Each NPC has a base stats which we detail below, and these charts will help you understand them.

Their morality determines whether or not they will commit a crime.

Assume that any NPC who is not your follower will report a crime if they see you participate in it. A follower will only report a crime if the crime was committed against them.

Morality Level	Explanation
0	The NPC will commit any crime.
1	The NPC will attack their enemies, but not innocent people. The NPC will commit property crimes like theft.
2	The NPC will not attack anyone, but will commit property crimes like theft.
3	The NPC is not willing to commit any crimes.

Their aggression determines whether they will join combat.

Aggression Level	Explanation
0	Will not attack anyone unless provoked.
1	Will attack enemies upon seeing them.
2	Attacks enemies and neutral NPCs upon seeing them.
3	Attacks everyone upon seeing them.

Finally, some NPCs are essential, meaning the game will not allow them to die. Some NPCs are permanently essential, while others lose their essential status after a prerequisite has been met.

Altmer

Taarie

Class	Tailor	Home Location	Solitude	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

She can be found in the capital city of Solitude and will marry you once you’ve completed the quest Fit For a Jarl, obtained the Investor perk in the Speech Skill tree, and invested in her shop, Radiant Raiment.

Taarie is the only Altmer available for marriage in Skyrim.

Argonian

Shahvee

Class	Thief	Home Location	Argonian Assemblage, Windhelm	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

If a warm body isn’t quite your thing, cold-blooded Shahvee is the perfect partner. She can be found in the Argonian Assemblage in Windhelm. She can be married after returning her lost Amulet of Zenithar.

She can be killed during the quest Blood on the Ice, so marry her and whisk her away to safety before you do that.

Bretons

Senna

Class	Priest	Home Location	Temple of Dibella, Markarth	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	Yes (if patch 1.5 or newer is installed)

This sensual priestess of Dibella can be found in the Temple of Dibella in Markarth. She will marry you after you’ve completed the Heart of Dibella quest.

Muiri

Class	Apothecary	Home Location	The Hag’s Cure, Markarth	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	Yes, until the player completes the quest Mourning Never Comes

Nothing like her workplace’s namesake, Muiri can be found at the Hag’s Cure in Markarth. She can only be married after killing both targets in the quest Mourning Never Comes.

To get this quest, you have to be a part of the Dark Brotherhood.

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Dunmer

Avrusa Sarethi

Class	Apothecary	Home Location	Sarethi Farm, The Rift	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	Yes

This stern lady can be found at Sarethi farm in the Rift, and married upon the delivery of 20 Jazbay grapes for the quest Smooth Jazbay.

Brelyna Maryon

Class	Mystic	Home Location	College of Winterhold	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	0	Aggression	0	Essential?	Yes, if the quest Under Saarthal has been started

This mystic can be found in the magical College of Winterhold. You’ll need to be a part of that faction to marry her.

She is eligible for marriage after you let her practice a few spells on you; that quest is called Brelyna’s Practice and is only available after the quest Under Saarthal is completed. Nice to have a partner who’s up for some experimenting.

Dravynea the Stoneweaver

Class	Elemental Mage	Home Location	Kynesgrove, Eastmarch	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	Yes, until the quest Dravynea’s Frost Salts is complete

Dravynea is a mage who can be found in Kynesgrove and will marry you after you find her some frost salts for the quest Dravynea’s Frost Salts.

Jenassa

Class	Ranger	Home Location	The Drunken Huntsman, Whiterun	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	0	Aggression	1	Essential?	Yes

If you fancy a mercenary for a wife, Jenassa is the woman for you. She can be found in Whiterun’s Drunken Huntsman and will marry you once you hire her.

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Imperials

Camilla Valerius

camilla in the wilderness, just outside of riverwood

Class	Pawnbroker	Home Location	Riverwood, Riverwood Trader	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

This fearless woman craves adventure, and maybe you could give her that. She’s kept at the Riverwood Trader in Riverwood by her overbearing father.

Return their golden claw (the quest is simply called The Golden Claw) and you can marry her and sweep her off her feet (and away from dad).

Gilfre

Class	Lumberjack	Home Location	Gilfre’s House, Eastmarch	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

Gilfre can be found at Mixwater Mill in Eastmarch. She’ll only marry you after you prove you’re not a lazy slob by chopping some firewood for her.

Ria

Class	Warrior	Home Location	Jorrvaskr, Whiterun	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	3	Aggression	1	Essential?	No

Ria is a Companion that can be found in Jorrvaskr in Whiterun. She can only be married after completing the entire Companions’ questline.

Viola Giordano

Class	Citizen	Home Location	Windhelm	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	Yes (if patch 1.5 or newer is installed)

Viola is found in Candlehearth Hall in Windhelm, most of the time.

She won’t marry you unless you start Revyn Sadri’s quest, called That Was Always There, but rat him out by telling Viola about the ring.

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Nords

Aela The Huntress

Class	Thief	Home Location	Jorrvaskr, Whiterun	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	3	Aggression	1	Essential?	Yes, until the quest Glory of the Dead has been completed

This fierce Nord warrior can be found in Jorrvaskr, home to the Companions in Whiterun.

To make her eligible for marriage, you first have to complete the Companions’ Guild questline.

Aeri

Class	Lumberjack	Home Location	Aeri’s House, The Pale	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

This hardworking Nord can be found at her mill, Anga’s Mill in the Pale.

She can be married after you deliver some ale for her (the quest entitled Delivery) or sell her firewood (the quest entitled Chop Wood).

Hilund

Class	Dremora	Home Location	Bujold’s Retreat (before completing the quest Retaking Thirsk)	Possible Follower?	No
Class	Dremora	Home Location	Thirsk Mead Hall (after completing the quest Retaking Thirsk)	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	1	Essential?	Yes

Don’t let her horned helmet fool you! Hilund can still be wooed. You can find her in Bujold’s Retreat or Thirsk Mead Hall, depending on whether you’ve already finished the quest Retaking Thirsk.

In order to marry her, complete Retaking Thirsk, then talk to her and bring her 50 Riekling spears.

Iona

Class	Warrior	Home Location	Riften	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	0	Aggression	1	Essential?	Yes

If you want to marry this loyal housecarl, found in Honeyside in Riften, you must first become Thane of the Rift.

You can do this by helping the good citizens of Riften and stopping an illegal Skooma operation, you narc.

Jordis The Sword Maiden

Class	Warrior	Home Location	Solitude	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	0	Aggression	1	Essential?	Yes

This proud housecarl can be found in Solitude’s Proudspire Manor. She is available to marry after you become Thane of Haafingar.

To do this, simply befriend the Jarl and help five citizens, then purchase the Manor.

Lydia

A conversation with Lydia using the Alternate Conversation Camera Mod in Skyrim

Class	Warrior	Home Location	Whiterun	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	0	Aggression	1	Essential?	Yes

This strong woman will accept your hand in marriage after you become Thane of Whiterun, where she can be found in your house, Breezehome.

Become Thane by advancing the main story and assisting five citizens of the city.

Mjoll The Lioness

Class	Warrior	Home Location	Riften	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	0	Aggression	0	Essential?	Yes

You can find this brave explorer in Riften, and ask for her hand in marriage after finding her sword, Grimsever, in the Dwarven ruins of Mzinchaleft. The quest is simply called Grimsever’s Return.

You may draw the ire of her loyal companion Aerin, however. You should note that he follows her everywhere, including to your home after you marry her.

Morwen

Class	Dremora	Home Location	Skaal Village	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	1	Essential?	Yes

This fierce Nord can be found in the Skall Village on Solstheim. Until you complete the quest The Fate of the Skaal, though, she’s building around the Wind Stone. She can be married after you deliver her mother’s amulet to Runil in Falkreath.

To get this quest, complete the quest The Fate of the Skaal, then talk to Morwen in Skaal Village.

Njada Stonearm

Class	Warrior	Home Location	Jorrvaskr, Whiterun	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	3	Aggression	1	Essential?	No

This brave Companion is hard to impress. Found at Jorrvaskar, in Whiterun, she can be married upon completion of the Companion questline.

Orla

Class	Priest	Home Location	Temple of Dibella, Markarth	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

A priestess of Dibella, and therefore a highly sought-after candidate for marriage, Orla can be found in Markath’s Temple of Dibella. You can marry her after completing The Heart of Dibella quest.

Bear in mind, she won’t actually move to your home after marriage, choosing to remain at the temple. Truly, a devout woman.

Sylgja

Class	Miner	Home Location	Shor’s Stone	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	0	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

This miner can be found in Shor’s Stone in the Rift. She can be married after you deliver her satchel to her father in Darkwater Crossing and then bring it back (the quest is simply called Special Delivery).

Temba Wide-Arm

Class	Citizen	Home Location	Ivarstead	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	0	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

A lot less warring than her name would suggest, this mill owner can be found in Ivarstead in the Rift. She’ll only accept your hand in marriage after you give her ten bear pelts (the quest is called Grin and Bear It).

Uthgerd the Unbroken

Class	Warrior	Home Location	The Bannered Mare, Whiterun	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	3	Aggression	1	Essential?	No

Found in Whiterun, this brawling beauty becomes besotted once you’ve bested her in a bare-knuckle bout in the Bannered Mare.

Ysolda

Class	Citizen	Home Location	Whiterun	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	Yes (if patch 1.5 or newer is installed)

This enterprising Nord can be found in the open market in Whiterun, most of the time. She will agree to marry you once you’ve given her a mammoth tusk.

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Orsimer

Borgakh the Steel Heart

Class	Orc Warrior	Home Location	Mor Khazgur	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	3	Aggression	1	Essential?	No

Far from having a heart of metal, Borgakh, found at Mor Khazgur in Haafingar, can have her heart melted in two ways. You’ll either pay her dowry or convince her to leave home.

Ghorza gra-Bagol

Class	Blacksmith	Home Location	Markarth	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

A fiery blacksmith who can be found at her blacksmith shed in Markarth.

You can convince Ghorza to marry you if you find a book called the Last Scabbard of Akrash for her. It’s for the quest called Skilled Apprenticeship.

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Redguards

Anwen

Class	Priest	Home Location	Markarth, Temple of Dibella	Possible Follower?	No
Morality	3	Aggression	0	Essential?	No

Also a priestess of Dibella, Anwen is located in the Temple of Dibella in Markarth and can be wed upon completion of the quest The Heart of Dibella.

Rayya

Class	Warrior	Home Location	Falkreath	Possible Follower?	Yes
Morality	0	Aggression	1	Essential?	Yes

Rayya can be found in Falkreath’s Lakeview Manor and can be married once you become Thane of Falkreath.

To do so, simply befriend the Jarl and help three citizens to have the honor bestowed upon you.

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Morality, Aggression, & Essential Stats Explained

Altmer

Taarie

Argonian

Shahvee

Bretons

Senna

Muiri

Dunmer

Avrusa Sarethi

Brelyna Maryon

Dravynea the Stoneweaver

Jenassa

Imperials

Camilla Valerius

Gilfre

Ria

Viola Giordano

Nords

Aela The Huntress

Aeri

Hilund

Iona

Jordis The Sword Maiden

Lydia

Mjoll The Lioness

Morwen

Njada Stonearm

Orla

Sylgja

Temba Wide-Arm

Uthgerd the Unbroken

Ysolda

Orsimer

Borgakh the Steel Heart

Ghorza gra-Bagol

Redguards

Anwen

Rayya

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