Sometimes two NPCs are linked together for reasons other than a protracted quest. Gorr and Hjoromir are the typically the first two NPCs you’ll meet, and they each have something completely different to offer.
Credit goes to StillsEve for the metaphorically moving but otherwise stationary pictures. You don’t see this sort of moon based lighting in screenshots very often, so it’s a nice change of pace.
that’s a lovely picture of Hjoromir.. I feel even worse about getting him killed during Blood of Kings now!