Of all the characters that inhabit the world of Skyrim, Nazeem is the one that often tops people's list for most hated, though a recent discussion shows that some fans don't think he's the annoying NPC many make out to be. As an epic open-world series, The Elder Scrolls is known for its roster of characters, some more memorable than others. Each game is teeming with individuals for the player to interact with and over the years, there have been a select few who have stood out from the crowd.
It will be interesting to see what kind of people gamers will encounter in the next entry in Bethesda's long-running fantasy franchise. However, with The Elder Scrolls 6 likely years away, it's going to be a long wait until fans find out. No doubt the sixth installment will have just as many likeable and unlikable NPCs, but it remains to be seen whether any of them will be quite as memorable as some of the ones in TES5.
Take Nazeem, for example. This particular individual is generally regarded as one of the most hated characters in all of Skyrim. However, there are some in the community who feel different, as over on Reddit, user CalienteJeff said they actually "love" this NPC. The thread has inspired other people to come forward about how they don't dislike Nazeem as much as everyone else. One comment said that hating him is more of a trend, with one other user saying that his condescending attitude feels more warranted at the beginning of the game. In any sense, it seems not as many people dislike this Whiterun resident as initially thought.
For those who haven't played the game, Skyrim features a Redguard character named Nazeem who is often encountered early on in the story. What makes him so detestable, at least to many players, is his general snobbery. When approached, he will often ask the Dragnborn whether they get to the Cloud District often. Before an answer can be given, Nazeem scoffs and says, "Oh, what am I saying - of course you don't." This has caused many fans to instantly hate the NPC and his attitude, with some taking vengeance on him.
In any case, it's nice to see that people are still heavily discussing this 11-year-old RPG. With debates about which Skyrim Divine is the best or which city players prefer, it seems Bethesda's epic release is not ready to bow out just yet. At least not until TES6 arrives.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is available for PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
