NL4 U NPC 2 mod for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Introduction:

These faces began when I decided not to use the many NPC mods that I normally used. This meant of course that I was back to original faces. If I wanted to change their appearance I could not use someone elses mod and had to make the change myself. Who would I change? What would they look like?
Part self challenge, Part fun and also it had been years since I had looked at their original faces so maybe part nostalgia. This mod is the result of that little adventure of mine

Suggested SKSE ini setting
[Display]
iTintTextureResolution = 1024

Media:

Due to the amount of NPC this changes in order for them to best fit into your game alongside others they will use your body and textures to include complexions and scars. So you get to choose what they use for those

Same goes for outfits, how modest or revealing they are is also up to you

I feel it is best for you as the end user to be able to choose these as we all have different taste and preference for them in our game

Please keep this in mind for NPC shown in media

Modding is not a Competitive Sport:

Let me make this very clear since there are many mods that change NPC for this game. Intro covers why I made this. I did not make this to compete with, look better, or be more popular then other mods that cover any of these same NPC. Asking why I changed such and such NPC that is already done by who and what is not helpful or relevant

Modding is not Made to Order:

Please understand that these are my own personal edits to these NPC of which I am sharing. If there is face(s) you do not like that is ok but please know it is unreasonable to request me to change it to the way you want it to look. Easiest solution for you is to find a different mod that changes the face(s) for them and load after this

Some Assembly Required:

After installation go to your data folder. Under textures\NL4\FitBody\
You need to manually place in a texture file named femalebody_1_msn
This change was made to give some female NPC a more Fit Athletic look

This should be an alternate "Muscular" normal of your choice that is either pre-made or one you blend yourself that works with the texture set you use as replacer for female

If this is a change you do not want then just place a copy of your default normal
textures\actors\character\female\

New Game Only:

Not for use on existing saves. This is due to how the game handles data for NPC for the last plugin that modified their actor record. Could be a mod or the game itself it matters not. Once you start a game the information from the last plugin that modifies an NPC actor record gets baked in your save. Changing the plugin that modifies an NPC midgame by adding or removing mods or even changing load order may cause issues for them in your game. For this reason it is important to have your NPC mods in the order you want with all compatibility issues resolved for any that edit the same NPC BEFORE you start your game

Warning:

It is not safe to add or remove this midgame

It is not safe to edit the record with Creation Kit. Use Xedit

It is not safe to extract this BSA to use as loose files

NPC Changed:

Adelaisa 80
Adrianne 60
Aela 50
Agmaer 60
Ahtar 90
Aicantar 40
Alvor 99
Amren 70
Annekke 60
Anuriel 20
Balgruuf 60
Balimund 90
Beleval 10
Belrand 60
Benor 90
Birna 50
Bolgeir 70
Bolund 50
Borgakh 80
Brelyna 40
Bryling 90
Brynjolf 50
Camilla 70
Carlotta 90
Calenn 70
Cindiri 70
Colette 90
Cosnach 40
Dagur 40
Delacourt 40
Delphine 50
Delvin 50
Dinya 60
Drevis 30
Elisif 50
Elrindir 30
Endarie 80
Erdi 10
Erik 30 Slayer 70
Erikur 40
Faendal 50
Faida 70
Faleen 90
Faralda 80
Farengar 30
Farkas 90
Fihada 20
Frea 99
Freir 80
Fura 90
Gerdur 80
Golldir 70
Grelka 40
Gwilin 30
Haelga 80
Haran 30
Hermir 40
Hestla 50
Hrongar 99
Hulda 20
Ingrod Y 30
Ingjard 80
Ingun 70
Iona 90
Irileth 99
Jenassa 40
Jon B 50
Jonna 60
Jordis 70
Karita 60
Laila 85
Lami 50
Lisbet 70
Lisette 80
Lleril 50
Luaffyn 70
Lydia 40
Lynly 30
Madena 60
Marcurio 20
Mikael 30
Milore 50
Mjoll 80
Morwen 75
Muirri 30
Narri 80
Nenya 30
Niranya 50
Nirya 20
Nivenor 80
Njada 20
Olfina 50
Onmund 30
Pantea 70
Ranmir 70
Revyn 30
Rhiada 10
Rustleif 60
Saadia 70
Saffir 60
Sapphire 10
Sayma 60
Serana 50
Sigrid 10
Sigurd 40
Silda 20
Solaf 70
Sorine 30
Stenvar 70
Sven 40
Sybille 40
Taarie 40
Tacitus 70
Temba 99
Thonnir 70
Tonilia 10
Ugor 40
Ulfric 99
Uthgerd 99
Valga 20
Vex 70
Vilkas 60
Vorstag 90
Wylandriah 50
Ysolda 10
Zaria 20

Basic B&A images of all can be seen here
1drv.ms

Basic video showing them in game

Compatibility & Load Order:

There is optional file for Expressive Facial Animation for those that use one or both

General info below to help you get PCR with any conflicting mods before you use this on a new game

The most common way to get a broken face for NPC is when the facegen files loaded in your game do not match the record changes in the last esp which also modified them. This is caused from using conflicting mods which edit the same NPC without Proper Conflict Resolution ( PCR ) in your game. NL4 contains full edits. Specifically for all NPC here new facegen (Nif and Texture) has been generated/exported/archived with changes to their actor record in this esp. This will determine in general what can and cannot be used alongside this and in what order

Note if a mod edits NPC and includes BOTH facegen nif and texture files AND edits their actor record in the plugin then that mod has FULL edits for that NPC. Any other change to NPC which does not include all 3 is PARTIAL edits

Mods which contain only conflicting record (ESM, ESP etc) changes without facegen (Partial)

PCR: Ensure these load before NL4

Mods which contain conflicting facegen archived in BSA without also changing them in the record (Partial)

PCR: Ensure these load before NL4

Mods which have full edits to conflicting NPC with facegen from that mod archived in BSA (Full)

PCR: These mods may be loaded before or after NL4

Mods which have full edits to any conflicting NPC that installs facegen from that mod as loose files (Full)

PCR: Ensure these load after NL4

Mods that install conflicting facegen as loose files with no conflicting record changes for those NPC are not compatible (Partial)

FAQ:

Q: What mods did you use for body and face in images?

A: For Images in this DESC. Girls are using CBBE with Bijin and Mild Complexions. Boys are using SAM light. Scars are XCE

This mod contains assets from other mods as listed in credits. Permission for inclusion with this mod was either granted in the permissions stated on that Authors page where I obtained it at the time of inclusion or was Explicitly Granted from a direct request from me

Credits:

ApachiiSkyHair

KS Hairdos

Brows

Lind's Human Eyes

Lind's Elven Eyes

Fair Skin Complexion

High Poly Head

Smile in HD

Note that all assets included are in a new location unique to this so will not conflict or alter any original mods

Modders Resource List:

No assets are included from any mod listed here but they were used to help create the facegen

Ethereal Elven Overhaul

Aesthetic Elves

Better Vampire Fangs and Eyes

Freckle Mania 2

Ravens Warpaint

XCE

Better Makeup for SKSE

Weathered and Worn Warpaints

2k Lip Tints - All Races - Better Coverage

Realistic Hair Colors

RaceMenu

Eyes AO Clipping Fix

Pocky's 4k human male makeup

Permission:

You may not upload this to other sites, if I want it there ill put it there myself

You may host a patched esp to get this compatible with mods that alter non-appearance stats such as AI/Combat/lvls/outfits/class etc

Also available for XBOX

I hope you enjoy the new look for these unique NPC as much as I have

For any who share media of them from your game with mention to help increase visibility for others who may not know of it as an option you have my thanks, it is always appreciated

Most importantly have lots of fun :)