Oblivion characters: Martin Septim, Jauffre, Baurus and the main quest
Meet the central figures of the original Oblivion Crisis and understand where their early quest roles begin.
Original 2006 PC base game with official patches. The 2025 Remastered leveling system, Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, other add-ons and mods are outside this guide. Publisher screenshots use the original engine; the title artwork is from the Game of the Year listing.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
The Hero of Kvatch
The escaped prisoner becomes involved in the Oblivion Crisis. Race, birthsign and class shape the starting character, while skill use determines later development.
Uriel Septim VII
The Emperor meets the prisoner during the tutorial and entrusts the Amulet of Kings to them before the journey into Cyrodiil begins.
Martin Septim
Martin is a priest found during the crisis at Kvatch. His connection to the Septim line places him at the center of the effort to stop the invasion.
Mehrunes Dagon
Dagon’s invasion threatens Cyrodiil through the Oblivion Gates. His forces connect the ruined city of Kvatch to the wider main-quest conflict.
Quick notes
- The prisoner becomes the Hero of Kvatch. The player starts in an Imperial City prison cell and becomes caught in the Emperor’s escape.
- Uriel Septim and Jauffre set the task. Uriel Septim VII entrusts you with the Amulet of Kings in the tutorial.
- Martin and the Blades become allies. Martin’s introduction is tied to Kvatch, a city overwhelmed by the invasion.
- Mankar Camoran and Mehrunes Dagon. The Mythic Dawn cult and its leader Mankar Camoran drive the search for the people behind the crisis.
A character’s daily schedule can move them between rooms or buildings; use the active quest marker and wait for accessible hours when appropriate.
Picture details
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