Skyrim: Sapphire's Past is More Complicated Than It Seems
Sapphire is a member of the Thieves Guild that the player can come across in the town of Riften. She doesn’t play a very prominent role in the faction’s questline and only offers one miscellaneous quest in Skyrim. However, she has a surprisingly fleshed-out backstory.
To fully explore Sapphire’s backstory, the player must have Skyrim’s Dragonborn DLC installed. This allows the player to travel to Solstheim, where they’ll find an important piece of Sapphire’s history.
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When the Dragonborn first enters Riften, they’ll overhear Sapphire arguing with a stable hand named Shadr. Shadr had borrowed money from her and promised to pay her back double the original amount. However, he couldn’t hold up his end of the deal because a shipment he was expecting was robbed. Sapphire hints that she was the one who robbed it, but continues to press Shadr for his payment.
Talking to Sapphire about Shadr’s debt will trigger a miscellaneous quest. Depending on the player’s standing with the guild, her dialogue will change. Regardless, the quest can end with the player either helping Shadr with his debt or splitting the profits with Sapphire. Before this quest is completed, Sapphire will usually hang around The Bee and Barb inn. Upon completion, she’ll start staying in the Ragged Flagon — Cistern more often.
Despite Sapphire’s connection to the Thieves Guild, it’s hinted that the other members don’t fully trust her. When in the Ragged Flagon – Cistern, the player can pick up a note labeled “Eyes Open.” It’s unclear who wrote it, but the message reads: “Keep your eyes on Sapphire. There’s more to her than meets the eye.” Though this is never fully explored.
That said, Sapphire’s miscellaneous
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