Disposition
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Disposition is the mood that an NPC character has towards the player character. An NPC with higher disposition is more likely to reveal more useful information and help in fights,including fights against guards and even their own friends! Where as an NPC with lower disposition will not be as helpful,and if you get in a fight with guards they may help the guards. You can raise an NPC's disposition by using the persuasion mini-game, or by bribing them with septims. You can also raise an NPC's disposition using Spells or Greater Powers such as charm spells and the Voice of the Emperor greater power. Wielding your weapon in front of NPC's may cause their Disposition towards you to drop by ten points.
