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We've gotten hold of some dating profiles for a few lucky Tamriel citizens. Will you be the one to answer their call for mates?

Camilla Valerius

My self-summary: Let me be clear: I'll take literally ANYONE as long as they give me any attention. My heart is as fickle as an 80-year-old's memory. For fun, I like to sit in my chair in my brother's shop in Riverwood and definitely not think about gutting him like a fish with my knife here. Oh, this old knife in my dress pocket? Don't mind it so much; I use it to cut up pieces of wood. Once again, anyone will do.

Ghorza gra-Bagol

My self-summary: I'm a single Orc female looking for a well-equipped adventurer to turn her bedroom into a furnace. From a young age, I've been trained to forge weapons and armor, and I now seek to fill a void in my... life. I'm not exactly a treat to look at, but you could always do much worse with others of my kind. I'm used to working with my hands on hard pieces of metal. All you have to do is bring me your biggest weapon and I'll polish it until it gleams.

Mjoll the Lioness

My self-summary: I used to be an adventurer, but certain knee problems and losing my beloved sword have closed that exciting chapter of my life. Now I roam around Riften, hoping to find anyone who will listen to me prattle on about my previously fulfilling lifestyle until the person eventually walks away or I get depressed myself and retire to a bar. By the way, have you heard the story about how I lost my sword? Also, does this face-paint make me look desirable or like a Braveheart extra?

Njada Stonearm

My self-summary: I'm a caring, loving type of gal. I'm really a lover not a fighter. I joined the Companions because I thought it was a club for furries and fellow cat-lovers. I really, really love cats. I love them so much I even painted whiskers on my face so that I could better communicate with them. My ideal person is a cat lover, of course, and someone who understands me and won't judge me when I spend all my energy thinking about how much I love cats. Cats!

Taarie

My self-summary: I'm just going to come out and say it: I'm a bit of a nasty piece of work. If you're going to come into the shop that I run with my sister in Solitude, I suggest you not waste my time with silly questions like "What do you sell here?" or "How much does this item cost?" because I have better things to do, like stand around and watch you with my creepy, beady eyes. Damn, cheapskate travelers.

Benor

My self-summary: I have no money nor do I have a steady job. One can say I'm a bit of an Average Joe: I'm not too interesting, I've got average looks, and I like wearing sleeveless shirts in the middle of winter because they really bring out my eyes. Most people tell me my voice sounds like I've been smoking tobacco through a porcupine's anus, but others (my mother, mainly) say it is very endearing and...Oh god, please someone just love me.

Ghorbash Iron Hand

My self-summary: I AM OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD BECAUSE OF MY OUTWARD APPEARANCE. JUST BECAUSE MY NAME IS IRON HAND AND I AM SKILLED AT KILLING THINGS FROM A DISTANCE WITH MY TRUSTY BOW DOES NOT MEAN I LACK COMPASSION. ONE THING MY ORCISH CLAN DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT ME IS THAT IN MY FREE TIME I RAISE A STRAY CHICKEN AND FEED IT THE ENTRAILS OF MY SLAIN ENEMIES. IF YOU LIKE MOVIES, HIT ME UP.

Roggi Knot-Beard

My self-summary: I guess you can say I have the best beard in all of Skyrim. I spend a lot of time combing it and tying it in a knot, but that's not where my name originated from. That's a story for another time. When I'm not wandering aimlessly around my home in Kynesgrove, I can be persuaded to follow rugged-looking adventurers to help them slay dragons and other creatures, get in their way in small spaces, and repeat the same couple of sentences over and over again.

Scouts-Many-Marshes

My self-summary: Hey there, I'm Scouts-Many-Marshes. My friends call me S&M, for short, but I'm really not into that stuff. Ha, ha, ha. My hobbies include collecting leather (for smithing), wearing masks (because people can be superficial and mean), carrying a leather whip around (for going on adventures and stuff), and generally holding a lot of wood.

Sorex Vinius

My self-summary: Ladies, ladies, I know what you're thinking -- damn, he is one gorgeous dude. And trust me, this beautiful face tells no lies...I'm a fun-loving guy who knows how to have a good time, too. Lovely ladies only; grenades need not apply. In case you're wondering: Yes, it really is THAT big. ;)

So, would you marry any of these characters?

Not to worry, these represent only a small drop in the ocean of marriage prospects in Skyrim. For the full list of available marriage partners, check out IGN's Skyrim wiki for more information.

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