Bards

Sings-Through-Scars:

 is an accomplished Saxhleel musician, composer, and vocalist known throughout Skyrim for his strikingly clear, un-raspy vocal quality rare among Argonians. Sings specializes in slower, deeply emotional performances, bringing a soulful resonance to classic Tamriel tunes and contemporary favorites alike. Out of reverence for his heritage, he deliberately keeps traditional Argonian melodies private, choosing instead to share a broad repertoire of heartfelt ballads, tavern standards, and moving, solemn airs with audiences across the northern holds. 

If you like his style, find him in Dragon's Bridge or Solitude.

Nohgi:

Nohgi is a Bosmer instrumentalist. He specializes in ambient music on the 8-course lute; often transcribed from past eras. Nohgi's soft and introspective music is a perfect backdrop for carrying light conversation at formal gatherings such as weddings, balls or even meetings. While the 8-course lute is his mainstay, he has also been known to play traditional & octave mandolins, the 6-stringed lute, or squeeze boxes when the situation calls for it. Though not his specialty, he will sometimes even sing some Tamrielic classics upon request.

Nohgi can frequently be found at Old Hroldan Inn or the surrounding Reach and Haafinger areas. He is usally awake around 5PM - 9PM (Central Stars) from Mundus to Fredas, or anytime on Loredas and Sundas.

Aireas:

A musician from Southpoint Valenwood. Aireas witnessed music in it's most raw and vulnerable form when a traveling band stopped by her town when she was 9 years old. Their instruments transported her into tales beyond her wildest imagination, and she fell in love immediately. Now 16 years later, she continues her journey in honoring that moment as both an instrumentalist and an educator in skyrim; teaching her knowledge of music theory while continuing to master her craft of painting color into the wind. 

She specializes in the standard 6 string lute as well as her adaptive 88 note lute. While she can play standards if requested, improvisation and songwriting are her strong suits; her dream to collaborate and create original music for people all across skyrim to play and express their culture, emotions, and experiences. Continuing to teach and pursue her craft, you can find her most frequently in the dancing horse inn or generally in the western skyrim region on weekends 6pm-12am.

Jo'Ji:

A musician that originally hails from Northern Elsweyr but was brought to Skyrim at a young age and has spent most of her life there. Jo'Ji enjoys playing a variety of instruments for a variety of events and atmospheres, preferring flexibility and spontaneity over refinement. Her most frequently played instruments include the 4-stringed Mountain Dulcimer, the 3-stringed Phin, and the 16-string Lyre. Jo'Ji generally tries to keep around Markarth and The Reach but often gravitates toward Winterhold and Windhelm and the holds between. She tries to make an effort to attend lots of events which take her all across the realm but can also be prone to long sleeps during the week. 

High Priest Han-dar the Moon-Bard of the Lunar Clergy 

He has been called the the greatest bard in Skyrim, the greatest bard in Tamriel, and the greatest bard of all time. However, to most, he's "simply" High Priest Han-dar the Moon-Bard of the Lunar Clergy - knight, court bard, and court moon priest of Whiterun. Over the many months he's been within Skyrim, he has won fame, some degree of fortune, earned titles, and even managed to literally save souls with his music (as khajiit exorcisms sometimes go). 

His catalog of performances is strictly sourced from the music of Khajiit history, with occasional Nord, Altmer, and Dunmer tunes sneaking their way in there too. He has written several originals, and is prepared to write songs to purpose. He also never charges for his performances and writing, leaving the amount gifted to him for his efforts in the hands of the generosity of Skyrim - and Skyrim has been very kind to him indeed. 

If you ever need a tune sang, a tune written, a wound stitched, a bone set, an exorcism performed, a lost memory recovered, or anything else a bard-priest-knight can provide, seek ye out High Priest Han-dar in Whiterun, either at the temple of Kynareth or up in Dragonsreach, where he's of service to Whiterun and the High King himself. 

J’iilgamesh (pronounced like Gil) aka “Cat Sparrow” :

“The only Bard who can fluently play, with a cup!” J’iilgamesh hails from the southern part of Elsweyr, near Senchal. After being disowned by most of his clan and village after a terrible incident, he set out on his own at a young age with nothing but a lute in his hand, the clothes on his back, and a world to explore. And 20 years later, J’iilgamesh has been very well traveled. He spent some time in Morrowind, traversed the lands of Cyrodill, and even Sommerset all while learning, singing, songwriting, and playing songs as he says to ease the hearts of those in need. His music ranges from some traditional melodic tunes to tavern classics, as well as some new modern unconventional types of music. He can play just about anything. And if he doesn’t know it, he can learn! Music is J’iilgamesh’s true love in life. The original songs he writes are from his heart and the ones he plays are from days long ago of spending time with his long lost brother J’Dakura back in Elsweyr. You can find him near the forge by the East Gate in Windhelm as his day job is a smith and he spends most of his time there. He also spends some time often in Riften as well. But if you’re lucky. You can find him scattered randomly throughout Skyrim in the holds or on the road during the hours where the moons shine bright. Playing to his hearts content. Beautiful tunes to be heard by any who are willing to listen.