In video games, no individual works harder than the player character in an RPG. Skyrim is certainly no exception to this rule. Even though the world is about to come to an end, the Dragonborn still manages to find time in his day to perform mundane fetch quests. Whether it's delivering alchemical ingredients to a shopkeeper or helping a child deal with a bully, the Dragonborn has everyone covered.

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Nevertheless, not everybody in Skyrim shares the player character's high standards regarding work ethic. In fact, quite a few characters stand out as rather lazy. Unsurprisingly, these individuals will need the Dragonborn's aid in some capacity. Whether or not players decide to help these layabouts is up to them.

6 Nazeem

elder scrolls 5 skyrim nazeem whiterun cloud district line

Skyrim possesses a lot of likable characters within its large cast. Nazeem, however, is not one of those people. He's one of the most condescending and arrogant individuals in the game, let alone Whiterun. His statements concerning whether or not players visit the Cloud District very often are patently untrue. Veteran Skyrim players have likely visited the Cloud District more times than they'd care to admit.

Nazeem is the owner of Chillfurrow Farm just outside the city. He's clearly quite wealthy, so it stands to reason that Chillfurrow Farm is a successful enterprise. However, Nazeem himself doesn't seem to do anything other than wander around Whiterun insulting people, which isn't exactly the definition of a productive day.

5 Brenuin

Beggars populate all the major cities of Skyrim. Some of them have compelling backstories, such as Noster Eagle-Eye, who is a veteran of the Great War. Brenuin, the resident beggar of Whiterun, is a bit harder to like.

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Brenuin is one of the few residents of Whiterun who asks the player to commit a crime. He tasks the Dragonborn with stealing a bottle of Argonian Ale from the Bannered Mare. Furthermore, if the player completes the task, the Dragonborn is rewarded with a Health potion, which is also implied to have been stolen. Why not just join the Thieves Guild, Brenuin? Or better yet, steal your own Argonian Ale!

4 Harrald

Harrald And His Brother From Skyrim

A lot of seedy characters inhabit Riften, and that's before one takes into account that the city is the headquarters of the Thieves Guild. It's also home to a few lazy individuals, such as the Jarl's son, Harrald. Like a lot of minor quests in the game, Harrald has a ridiculously easy task for the Dragonborn to perform.

Harrald wants the player character to pick up the former's sword from the blacksmith and deliver it back to him. The distance between Harrald's location in the keep's courtyard to Balimund's blacksmith shop takes roughly ten seconds. The fact that Harrald can't do this himself is just pathetic. But, at least the Dragonborn gets a reward out of the deal. Talk about easy money!

3 Rolff Stone-Fist

Rolff Stone Fist From Skyrim

Windhelm isn't a very inviting place for non-Nords. The first time players visit the city, they will witness Rolff Stone-Fist and his pal accosting a Dark Elf woman. Rolff proves very antagonistic towards people who aren't Nords.

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Rolff is actually the brother of Galmar Stone-Fist, Ulfric Stormcloak's lieutenant. Unlike his brother, Rolff doesn't seem to do very much other than drink at Candlehearth Hall. Fortunately, the Dragonborn has an opportunity to put Rolff in his place by challenging him to a brawl. Beating this man senseless doesn't accomplish a whole lot. However, challenging the Dragonborn to a fistfight generally isn't a great idea.

2 Jarl Siddgeir

Jarl Siddgeir Of Falkreath

The Jarls of Skyrim are a diverse bunch. They run the gamut from accomplished, honorable warriors to wizened old seers. Lazy doesn't properly characterize any of them, except for one: Jarl Siddgeir of Falkreath. This man doesn't take his duties seriously at all, unlike his more politically-minded uncle, Dengeir of Stuhn.

Siddgeir is more concerned about allowing others to do his dirty work. First, he asks the Dragonborn to procure for him some Black-Briar Mead (a hopelessly mundane task in itself). Then, he instructs the player to dispatch a gang of bandits who previously worked for him. Overall, Siddgeir is a slimy character who probably doesn't deserve the title or responsibilities of Jarl.

1 Roggi Knot-Beard

Skyrim Roggi Knot-Beard inside home

Skyrim is a harsh land, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to find characters down on their luck. One such character who fits this description is Roggi Knot-Beard, a miner who lives in Kynesgrove. Players can help Kynesgroves' innkeeper Iddra with settling Roggi's mead debt.

The Dragonborn can also help Roggi recover his family's ancestral shield from a random dungeon. Roggi seems like an able-bodied sort; he's fit enough to become one of the player's companions and even a candidate for marriage. So, why can't he solve any of his own problems? He sits around with a mounting bar tab and a missing shield and decides to do nothing until someone else comes along to solve his problem! Granted, many NPCs in Skyrim are guilty of this same type of behavior, so perhaps Roggi shouldn't be judged too harshly.

Skyrim is currently available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch.

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