Inhabitants of Skyrim - NPC Overhaul

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Inhabitants of Skyrim - NPC Overhaul improves the facial morphology of unique NPCs and adds Apachii hair, with three versions: both genders, females only, or lore-friendly. A popular cosmetic overhaul with 21,770 endorsements, last updated in 2014.

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Downloads: 792,711 | Endorsements: 21,770

💡 Notes

By Ecthos | v1.5b | 21,770 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure to install Apachii Hair first, then choose one of

Make sure to install Apachii Hair first, then choose one of the three versions — don't install more than one.

If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle t

If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file overwrites to avoid conflicts.

Check the mod's posts section for user reports on compatibil

Check the mod's posts section for user reports on compatibility with other NPC overhauls before adding it to your load order.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust (21,770 endorsements) — this is a proven classic
Three install options let you pick your flavor: full hair, female-only, or lore-friendly
Simple cosmetic upgrade that makes NPCs look noticeably better without changing gameplay

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2014 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
Requires Apachii hair mod as a dependency, which isn't included
No detailed install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author

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