PC By placing character, alternating relationship rank and modifying factions via console commands, some Characters can be converted into followers by force. The specific commands for this conversion are: This can also be used to fix an NPC who should be a follower but is bugged. blacksmith, spellcasters, unique NPCs) into your followers.
This allows you to convert character with special service (e.g.
Most NPCs can be converted into followers if one has their factions and relationship rank altered, since their AI is tied to the factions they are.