There are more than 70 potential followers across Tamriel. Skyrim followers come with their own advantages and disadvantages, so choose wisely. You’ll also want to select a companion to accompany you on your journey. You’ll need to choose which race is best for your adventures through this expansive world, find gear and ammunition that suits your play style, and select which factions you want to ally yourself with.
There are a lot of decisions to make upon beginning a new game in Skyrim.