Tanlorin is high elf
Azander is redguard
Zerith is khajiit
Ember is khajiit
Isobel is breton
Mirri is dark elf
Sharp-as-night is Argonian
Bastian is imperial


Why no Orc or Bosmer?
We even got 2 khajiits

My husband really wants an orc so im asking for him ...he really needs an orc buddy 😁

The_Meathead wrote: »

Orc, Nord, or Bosmer, we really need any and all.

Preferably one that is an archetype of their race and not completely opposed to everything that has ever been presented about it in Lore. Outliers are fine and dandy, but when we only get one (if that) of each race as a Companion I'd sure rather have one that didn't try so desperately hard to break the mold, just for the sake of difference.

Don't give me a peacenik Orc or a vegan Bosmer.

Exactly what I was thinking. Of course outliers can make for interesting stories, but if it's almost all of them, it becomes a formula of its own.
But the TES lore isnt boring. It doesn't need constant subverting. The races and their lore are unique and flavourful and all have their fans for what they typically represent, and when announcing a companion of a race, it'd be nice if the fans of that race could usually be excited for an experience that falls somewhere within that framework.

Personally, I'd like an older arrogant Dunmer or Altmer mage, a little shady; not quirky, not modern, no constant "Look, don't you love this character? Aren't they cool and fun?" but in the old style of the setting. Someone to befriend all the same, but without personal melodrama, and a little more restrained in personality. Less meta jokes, more wisdom from the character themselves.

And of course I've got to second the love for Zerith-var. I'll always happily adventure with someone written with such depth and such care for lore, prose and humanity.

Erickson9610 wrote: »

Pcgamer wrote: »

Why no Orc or Bosmer?
We even got 2 khajiits

We also don't have a Nord yet.

I'm actually relieved that we have multiple Companions of the same Race or Class this early on. That lets us know that they're not "one and done" and that they might be used on a different character in a different context.

Yes thank you for pointing that out, we dont have a nord yet. I'd like a nord companion. I see your point of view about having two of the same race yet it's quite some time since we got new companions so how long before we get those 3 missing race companions, bosmer, orc and nord? Too long imo.

Erickson9610 wrote: »

I'd personally like to see an Imperial Templar Werewolf, if their story is about the conflicting nature of becoming a werewolf when they had been opposed to werewolves for so long. Combat-wise, you'd see the contrast between their "holy" Templar skills and their "unholy" Werewolf skills when transformed, like day and night.

But in terms of someone I'd want to travel with, I'd actually prefer a Nord or Bosmer Warden Werewolf. It's a little stereotypical, but I want a werewolf character who fully embraces the hunt. Combat-wise, they'd have similar nature and animal themes between their Warden and Werewolf toolkits, so it would thematically work well.


I definitely think that when we get a new Class, there should be a Companion solely dedicated to that Class (similar to Azandar al-Cybiades) which shouldn't be a Werewolf or Vampire. Instead, I'd like to see a bundle of two Companions, one of which is a Werewolf and the other a Vampire, sold in the Crown Store, like the bundle with Zerith-var and Tanlorin.

A werewolf would be awesome

Sadras wrote: »

The_Meathead wrote: »

Orc, Nord, or Bosmer, we really need any and all.

Preferably one that is an archetype of their race and not completely opposed to everything that has ever been presented about it in Lore. Outliers are fine and dandy, but when we only get one (if that) of each race as a Companion I'd sure rather have one that didn't try so desperately hard to break the mold, just for the sake of difference.

Don't give me a peacenik Orc or a vegan Bosmer.

Exactly what I was thinking. Of course outliers can make for interesting stories, but if it's almost all of them, it becomes a formula of its own.
But the TES lore isnt boring. It doesn't need constant subverting. The races and their lore are unique and flavourful and all have their fans for what they typically represent, and when announcing a companion of a race, it'd be nice if the fans of that race could usually be excited for an experience that falls somewhere within that framework.

Personally, I'd like an older arrogant Dunmer or Altmer mage, a little shady; not quirky, not modern, no constant "Look, don't you love this character? Aren't they cool and fun?" but in the old style of the setting. Someone to befriend all the same, but without personal melodrama, and a little more restrained in personality. Less meta jokes, more wisdom from the character themselves.

And of course I've got to second the love for Zerith-var. I'll always happily adventure with someone written with such depth and such care for lore, prose and humanity.

I will always advocate for a Male Altmer scholar, sort of shy, a bit bookish, youngish but absolutely comes out of his shell once he gets to know you and trust you more.

I think one of the reasons why they often make companions 'not like the others of their race' is that they want the companions to have wide appeal, and some of the races have characteristics that people have often not liked. (not necessarily on the ESO forums, but just in general when talking about ESO races) I personally would love to see more lore aligned companions. If I don't like that companion, I just won't use them. Like I don't use Tanlorin.

I absolutely love Zerith, and I love the glimpse of Khajiit lore we got with him. Tanlorin, on the other hand? Might as well not be an altmer at all. It is as if they found a list I made of pretty much every characteristic that would make me dislike a character, and gave them all to Tanlorin.

But, sadly, that is what many people want. They want 'relateable' characters, ones that they can like, or that want to joke around, or that break the fourth wall. Just like all the recurring characters whose default setting is 'flirt'. People like that type of character, so that is what people write. (or at least, that is what the people who write the stories think that the people who read the stories like.)

Vampire companion with ties to the Dark Brotherhood, doesnt care about murder/stealing etc and with a cocky attitude (Female) or Broodying/Dark type (Male). (Eye-candy looks ofcourse, so High Elf/Dark Elf)

I want to play my vampire build in peace without my companion constantly telling me how disgusted they are of it and me 😭

One that doesn't stand in red and die.

Ishtarknows wrote: »

None. We have more than enough already

Sorry, but I will never understand why those kind of statements are necessary. This thread is about wishes for future companions, a feature that some part of the community enjoys and wants to see expanded. I also dont say "I dont want to see any more Trials and Group Dungeons" because I dont care for them and dont participate in this part of the Game.

None. There are too many now.

Cloudtrader wrote: »

I'd like to see a young and inexperienced character, just starting out on adventures in the world. Ideally, an orc away from their clan for the first time and seeking their fortune as a mercenary. I don't care what class or skill lines they has, as long as they're well-written and with an interesting storyline where they experiences growth. I feel like all our other companions have at least some experience in the wide world of Tamriel and it would be nice to have a young character. And an orc would be neat.

Ember is supposed to be really young and just a mage's apprentice. Mirri has already done a bit of adventuring, but still is in her early 20s at most. Isobel is also still a young knight. Tanlorin? Also young. Bastian and Sharp are also still more on the younger side. Actually the only old characters we have are Azandar and Zerith-var. Interesting, by the way, how female characters are basically all young, and the only old characters are male.

JemadarofCaerSalis wrote: »

I think one of the reasons why they often make companions 'not like the others of their race' is that they want the companions to have wide appeal, and some of the races have characteristics that people have often not liked.

The thing is, if all "edges" a character could have are removed because they could offend someone, then the outcome might be such a bland and boring character that no one finds that appealing either.

JemadarofCaerSalis wrote: »

But, sadly, that is what many people want. They want 'relateable' characters, ones that they can like, or that want to joke around, or that break the fourth wall.

Do we have any proof that many people want that? I've never seen anyone saying they want ESO npcs that break the 4th wall, at least. And while funny npcs are well-liked by some players, I don't think I've seen any complaints about npcs being too serious yet, either.

Female wood elf wardern necro or nightblade

Erickson9610 wrote: »

NotaDaedraWorshipper wrote: »

Remembered something else. As well as I don't want some vegan, comic relief, or cute and quirky bosmer, I also don't want one that is a werewolf or vampire.

I just want a bosmer that is purely a bosmer and is of their traditional culture. You don't have to make unusal exceptions from the norm and subversions to make interesting characters.

I'd rather we get well-written characters first, before getting all the boxes checked off. That means before we get a Companion solely meant to represent Bosmer, Nords, Orcs, Vampires, Werewolves, and whatever the 8th Class will be, we should be getting characters who are written well and stand the test of time.

For instance, people weren't happy when we got Ember. She is not representative of Khajiiti culture in the way we would've expected. Instead of making Ember be a Khajiit to check off that box, we should've waited to get someone like Zerith-var, who is also a Khajiit but offers more insight into Khajiiti culture from a different era.

That is to say that I would be disappointed if our next few Companions were just made to check multiple boxes off, rather than being characters we would want to travel with. We don't need our first Bosmer to also be the first Companion of the 8th Class and also be a Werewolf/Vampire — there would be too much going on there, and we wouldn't know when we'd get another Companion who does those individual aspects properly.

I thought a companion being well written shouldn't be needed to be said? That's what all characters should be no matter what they are. My comment is even based on common issues that makes them badly written characters. I don't want a bosmer to be some 8th class, definitely don't want them to be a werewolf, I just want a well written bosmer who is culturally a bosmer.

I’d love a Psijic Orc Sorcerer. Absolutely adores their orcish culture but maybe was shunned due to their affinity for magic, hence their detachment from the material plane.

Their questline might look at winning back love and acceptance from their birth tribe (Maybe when they’re seen bonking foes with bound hammers). Grounded with family dynamics, return to home and nostalgia tropes.

Give me skill lines like:
“Storm Shaman” that focuses on the primal nature of the mountain skies (restoration, destruction, alteration)

“Bound Blacksmith” the Daedric Summoning equivalent that focuses on the use and mastery of Conjuration for Bound weaponry. Maybe a Cheeky Summoned Echetare from their homeland.

“Psijic Psion” is the “Dark Magic” replacement that focuses on manipulating Time and Space through Alteration, Mysticism and Conjuration.

Syldras wrote: »

Cloudtrader wrote: »

I'd like to see a young and inexperienced character, just starting out on adventures in the world. Ideally, an orc away from their clan for the first time and seeking their fortune as a mercenary. I don't care what class or skill lines they has, as long as they're well-written and with an interesting storyline where they experiences growth. I feel like all our other companions have at least some experience in the wide world of Tamriel and it would be nice to have a young character. And an orc would be neat.

Ember is supposed to be really young and just a mage's apprentice. Mirri has already done a bit of adventuring, but still is in her early 20s at most. Isobel is also still a young knight. Tanlorin? Also young. Bastian and Sharp are also still more on the younger side. Actually the only old characters we have are Azandar and Zerith-var. Interesting, by the way, how female characters are basically all young, and the only old characters are male.

While I do understand that we have a lot of young companions, I guess I'm not talking about strictly age, but experience. Ember is young, but she has traveled the world and been through a lot. Isobel is is young, but has a lot of training. Tanlorin is young(ish? they don't seem THAT young to me) but is also an experienced operative in an espionage ring.

I'd like a naive character, maybe somewhat shy, who is truly DISCOVERING the world of the game for the first time. Someone with NO experience with other races or places. If told right, the story of a naive character seeing the world, in all of its gore and glory, could be excellent.

I would actually like some older companions, too! Azandar is my favorite, because I just like his personality (on that note, Zerith-var is my least favorite, although his story was cool) and old-man crotchety-ness. An older woman character would be interesting, as long as they made her more dimensional and didn't trap her in the sweet-old-grandma stereotype. I kinda think it would be cool to have Mirri's mom as a companion, as a woman with a lot of kids but who was still out adventuring. You could even have different dialogue options based on what happens with Mirri and her little brother when you first meet Mirri, and see the aftermath from the mother's point of view! That would be cool.

1. Werewolf - so massively overdue and obviously missing
2. A beautiful high elf female with a romance option with a similar male for the ladies
3. Any companion that can actually do some damage rather than always being relegated to a healer, and knows when not to stand in stupid.
4. For the love of Vivec, allow us to change their appearance and name.

Well, you asked what I wanted, there are my choices.