Some followers in Skyrim act as burdens, while others are powerful shields, deadly damage dealers, or supportive healers. Armored Trolls from the Dawnguard DLC may lack conversation skills but ...

Avowed has an Easter egg that references Skyrim's most memed about NPC follower, Lydia. Lydia is usually the first Skyrim follower to be recruited, and unfortunately, she's also the most infamous.