Based on 

Lots More Followers version 1.6 by JNL

Ported to SE with author's permission.
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FOREWORD BY JNL:

I'm playing at "Master" level and I'm not a fan of immortal ("essential") followers. As a 
natural consequence, a lot of them die in combat. Which is fine - it's all part of keeping it
real. But now I'm running out of followers, so I created this mod to have new adventurers come
to Skyrim to help fellow adventurers. Even if you don't need new followers, but you want to 
populate the world with new characters rich in backstories or with new quests, 
then this MOD is for you!
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MOD DESCRIPTION:

*** Adds 70 quality followers with diverse behavior to the world! ***

*** Populate Skyrim with new interesting characters! ***

Adventurers have arrived from across Tamriel, seeking glory and gladly supporting and following
the Dragonborn to glory or death! Featuring 70 followers and 3 quests, all with voices!

Looking for healers who can heal you in battle? You found it!
Looking to find a way to populate inns or the Thieves Guild HQ? Check.
Don’t need followers but just want more characters populating Skyrim? No problem.

MOD INTENT:

Add more interesting characters (who are potential followers) to Skyrim. 
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CHANGELOG:

*** FIXED in 1.71 ***

Modified FaceGenData for cosmetic improvements to Aretha Belven and Gwynyvyra Rane. Both
of these followers featured nose and mouth positions that were at their respective extremes,
which resulted in a noticeable ape-like appearance. The sliders for these and a few other
related features have been normalized. More aesthetically pleasing nose and mouth shapes were
also applied. Barring any egregious oversights, this will be the only cosmetic update to
JNL Lots More Followers for SE.

*** NEW in 1.7 ***

Converted JNL Lots More Followers plugin and all supporting files and file tree structures
to work with Skyrim Special Edition.

*** NEW in 1.6 *** (Carryover from Oldrim)

A new quest in the College of Winterhold. To start the quest, look for a dead courier while
walking on the road to Winterhold from the south. Also added a few ordinary citizens as
followers – for those of you who like the idea of building someone from the ground up.

*** FIXED IN 1.5 *** (Carryover from Oldrim)

Fixed the unlimited magicka bug for healers. They run out of magicka normally now 
-- no more "god" healers -- now they can die!

*** IMPORTANT!!! *** : If you're updating from older versions – please dismiss any of the
following characters and get all your gear from them: Skjoldran, Drynger, Ra-Faraago,
Foroch, Jo'Zirkar and Jzir-Dar. They have been “reset” in this version – you will lose them as 
current followers. They will revert back to their normal paths. You can still get them as new
followers but you will have to manually find them again. (This is also a carryover of docs
from the Oldrim Version. Skyrim Special Edition players should never have to worry about this.)

*** NEW in 1.4 *** (Carryover from Oldrim)

Introduction of “Exploring” followers – similar to traveling followers but this time they do
not enter inns, so you’ll encounter them in the wilderness. This is a pilot run – more will be
added soon. 
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Complete List of Followers by version Number Including Race, Class, and Location (SPOILERS):

v1.0

Aretha Belven - Dunmer Conjurer/Archer in The Bannered Mare (Whiterun)
Avik Tralan - Redguard Assassin in The Frozen Hearth (Winterhold)
Elandra Firan - Altmer Lightning Mage in Windpeak Inn (Dawntar)
Enlir Ninzur - Nord Warrior (Bow/Greatsword) in Winking Skeever (Solitude)
Fervas Sirduin - Dunmer Frost Mage in Braidwood Inn (Kynesgrove)
Galmir Tralan - Redguard Assassin in Winking Skeever (Solitude)
Kreda Elkind - Nord Dual-wield Swordmaster in Frostfruit Inn (Rorikstead)
Maya Erathal - Nord Warrior (Bow/Shield/Sword) in Winking Skeever (Solitude) *QUEST*
Milette Rikku - Breton Battleaxe Barbarian in Windpeak Inn (Dawnstar)
M'kela Unbari - Altmer Fire Mage in The Frozen Hearth (Winterhold)
Rondo Iseldor - Nord Warrior/Shield Expert in Silver-blood Inn (Markarth)
Yngvor Skyguard - Nord Dual-wield Axe Warrior in The Bannered Mare (Whiterun)

v1.1

Aganir Balbus - Nord Fist Fighter in Sleeping Giant Inn (Riverwood) 
Grutak the Barbarian - Orc Battleaxe Warrior in Braidwood Inn (Kynesgrove) *QUEST*
Telani Bluelion - Altmer Healer at Sleeping Giant Inn (Riverwood)

v1.2

Aelwin Traven - Redguard Frost Mage *TRAVELING*
Dravynea Yenabi - Dunmer Healer *TRAVELING*
Jo'Zirkar - Khajiit Mage Healer *TRAVELING*
Drynger Pure-Hearth - Nord Archer *TRAVELING*
Eloe Loran - Imperial Spellsword in the Old Hroldan Inn (The Reach)
Foroch Yellowleaf - Bosmer Lightning Mage *TRAVELING*
Gwynvyra Rane - Breton Necromancer in Vilemyr Inn (Ivarstead)
Jee-Shei - Argonian Rogue in Vilemry Inn (Ivarstead)
J'Zir-Dar - Khajiit Rogue *TRAVELING*
Martina Felanis - Imperial Thief in The Bee and Barb (Riften)
Ra-Faargo - Khajiit Conjurer/Archer *TRAVELING*
Sabryna Valerius - Imperial Battlemage in Frostfruit Inn (Rorikstead)
Skjoldran the Committed - Nord Warrior (Bow/Greatsword) *TRAVELING*
Teeka-Dulei - Argonian Warrior *TRAVELING*
Toldas the Seed - Bosmer Archer in Windpeak Inn (Dawnstar)

v1.3

Anja Black-Dagger – Nord Thief/Healer at the Ragged Flagon or in the Cistern (Riften)
Clemick Lochar – Breton Mage/Healer at the Four Shields Tavern (Dragonbridge)
Do’Shanir The Cook – Khajiit Dual-wield Warrior at the Four Shields Tavern (Dragonbridge)
Eyja Sunset-Blade – Nord Thief at the Ragged Flagon Cistern (Riften)
Mordyctus Ephine – Breton Thief at the Ragged Flagon or in the Cistern (Riften)
Rosanti Anisern – Imperial Thief/Conjurer at the Ragged Flagon (Riften)
S’razim-Dar – Khajiit Thief at the Ragged Flagon or in the Cistern (Riften)
Thadar Felder – Dunmer Thief at the Ragged Flagon or in the Cistern (Riften)
Ukalei-Zish – Argonian Duel-wielding Thief at the Ragged Flagon (Riften)
Voltan Meacius – Imperial Thief at the Ragged Flagon (Riften)

v1.4

Aganoth – Bosmer Assassin / Summoner at the Nightgate Inn (The Pale)
Bleekius – Argonian Battlemage at the Moorside Inn (Morthal)
Do’Virran – Khajiit Warrior / Shield / Restoration at the Nightgate Inn (The Pale)
Fairelle – Altmer Archer *EXPLORING* (The Pale)
FjorStaag Fire-Eater – Nord Fire Mage at Dead Man’s Drink (Falkreath)
Korslik Strong-Arm – Nord Warrior at Dead Man’s Drink (Falkreath) *BODYGUARD*
Ra’Jhan – Khajiit 2H Warrior at Dead Man’s Drink (Falkreath)
Suwen – Bosmer Archer / Restoration at Moorside Inn (Morthal)
Sanathyn Delas – Dunmer Mage / Healer *EXPLORING* (Haafingar)
Ursila The Seeker – Nord Necromancer at the Old Hroldan Inn (The Reach)

v1.6

Francine Armonet – Breton Dual-wield 1H Warrior at the Blue Palace (Solitude)
Drilnevi Orendas – Dunmer Dual-wield 1H Warrior *EXPLORING* (The Pale)
Tobir – Beggar at the Wind District (WhiteRun)
Belnir The Old – Nord Farmer at the Merryfair Farm (near Riften)
Batto Signirius – Imperial Farmer at Katla's Farm (near Solitude)
Toulin Previa – Imperial Farmer at Loreius' Farm (near Whiterun)
Peline Traleci – Imperial Bard at the Bard's College (Solitide) 
Imeta The Swan – Nord Bard at the Bard's College (Solitide)
Constin Valinius – Imperial Bard at the Bard's College (Solitide)
Davin Ulrith – Dunmer Worker at the Worker's House (Mixwater Mill)
Haega Gold-will – Nord Hunter at the Candleheart Hall (Windhelm)
Heimskar Green-leaf – Nord Warrior at the Candleheart Hall (Windhelm)
Graloth the Drunk – Nord Dual-wield Sword Master at the Candleheart Hall (Windhelm)
Fjolrich Flame-Soul – Nord 1H Warrior at the Candleheart Hall (Windhelm)
Ri'Vassen – Khajiit Apprentice Mage at the Arcanaeum (College of Winterhold)
S'Dosi – Khajiit Apprentice Mage at the Arcanaeum (College of Winterhold)
College of Winterhold Quest “Mira's Revenge”:
Crendal Greenwing – Breton Illusion Mage/Bow at the Hall of Attainment
Huurweyn Brightstar – Bosmer Conjurer/Illusion Mage at the Hall of Attainment
Piradeeh Twice-Bitten – Argonian Spellsword at the Hall of Attainment
Idros Uvaram – Dunmer Lightning Mage at the Hall of Attainment[/spoiler]
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Notes:

>> while this mod adds new characters to the game, it does not give you the ability to have 
multiple followers "all at the same time" -- please use another mod for that. An example is 
AFT SE (Amazing Follower Tweaks SE) by Dhuester which I use when testing this mod.

>> By default, followers are not essential (they can die), as they really should be -- keeps it 
real and keeps it fun – however – see important note below since default behavior is “can't 
die while following player”. 

*** FOLLOWER DEATH *** Please note that the vanilla follower system in skyrim makes 
the followers in this mod “protected” when they are following you – which means they do not
die and they can only be killed by the player. Consider using another mod (i.e. AFT SE) that
can override this so these followers actually die in combat while following. 

>> Followers marked *TRAVELING* travel randomly to and stay in various Skyrim inns (17
inns in total). You may also meet them while they're on the road (most of them travel on the
main roads). Adds more life to the world and random encounters are definitely fun.

>> Followers marked *EXPLORING* travel randomly to different Skyrim landmarks, normally 
in one hold/area only. You will encounter them in the wilderness (note that they do not use
main roads though). 

>> Followers marked *BODYGUARD* are not available as followers initially. They will follow
their master and remain loyal – if their master dies, you can have them as your follower. 
If you engage combat with their master though, they will attack you too.

>> The followers in the Ragged Flagon and Cistern are not yet full-fledged members of the 
Thieves Guild (they are applicants). Assaulting them will not impact your standing in the guild.
The followers in this MOD have varying levels, fighting style, spells, weapons, behavior, 
loot and backstories. For example:

>> Galmir and Avik will always cast invisibility during combat - fun to watch. Try punching
them and watch them disappear.

>> Healers will try to heal themselves and the player when they are hit, or when entering
combat. Some healers (like Jo'Zirkar) will also restore your Magicka -- great for spellcasters!

>> Grutak is not immediately a follower -- you must finish his quest first. Finishing the quest
not only grants you a new follower, you gain a reward and gain access to orc strongholds too 
(if you don't have access yet).

>> Huurweyn, Crendal, Piradeeh and Idros from the College of Winterhold only become
followers upon completion of the quest “Mira's Revenge”. 

>> Maya has been given a sum of gold to distribute as reward to adventurers who can help 
her free Skyrim from bandit leaders. This is a repeatable, unlimited quest and it encourages 
you to explore different areas. You can get quests from her, or have her as a follower, or both 
-- just don't let her die! 

>> This mod also adds some items in the world (stuff like notes/chests/etc. belonging to the 
characters). More will be added as backstories for characters are completed.
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OLDRIM LINKS:

Nexus: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/22486/
Workshop: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=89857922
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FUTURE PLANS:

Add some additional Followers to DLC Areas where possible to help bring their population in-line
with changes the original mod made to mainland Skyrim.
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Acknowledgements

LE-BUBBLES - for ideas and characters for the College of Winterhold quest.
Everyone - for your votes, ratings, endorsements and feedback!
Many many thanks!!!