Character Spotlight #3-The Adoring Fan

Meet the Adoring Fan

“By Vectera, by Vectera...”

The Adoring Fan in Starfield is a purposeful callback to Oblivion’s iconic (and annoying) sidekick. Bubbly, over-the-top, and relentlessly praising, he represents an affectionate parody of fan culture. He’s more comfortable fawning than fighting.

There's no canonical lore connection tying him across universes. His Starfield version exists purely as a humorous easter‐egg, not part of a grand, hidden storyline.

Whether you love his unfiltered adoration or find it excessive, he’s a memorable, functional companion, especially as a pack mule and morale booster.

The Adoring Fan is a recruitable companion exclusive to players who select the “Hero Worshipped” trait during character creation. He spontaneously appears in New Atlantis after you’ve joined Constellation.

Meet Craig Sechler

Craig Sechler is a prolific and beloved voice actor whose enthusiasm, vocal range, and connection with fans have left an indelible mark—from immortal elves to space faring admirers. His continued return to roles like the Adoring Fan shows both his talent and how much Bethesda fans cherish his unique performances. Craig grew up doing commercials and professional singing with his family which led him into his acting/voice acting career.

Oblivion’s Adoring Fan: Sechler initially thought the character concept was silly. Director Mark Lampert encouraged him to go “practically ridiculous,” which defined the fan’s over-the-top personality, much to fan delight.

Reprising the role for Starfield: Sechler was initially “nervous” but delighted his voice still worked. His first day led to expanded dialogue and a larger role.

Notable Game Credits: Starfield (2023) as Adoring Fan. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) as male ghosts, Gallus Desidenius, Peryite and Hircine. Fallout 3 (2008) as Butch and the MaleAdult04 voice type (including Harkness, Crazy Wolfgang, Sticky, Billy Creel, Talon Company mercenaries, Pronto, Sgt Benjamin Montgomery, Andy Stahl.) Star Trek: Legacy (2006) as Captain Hollister/ENT crew/Klingon/Romulan. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) as Sheogorath (Pre-Shivering Isles), Barbas, and all High Elf (sans Mankar Camoran), Wood Elf, and Dark Elf Males (including High Chancellor Ocato, Mannimarco, and the Adoring Fan.) Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (2005) as Jack Walters/Madman/Evil Mutant.

He also voiced The World Trade Center: Anatomy of the Collapse, the Nature series, the Incredible Human Machine, Decoding COVID 19 and the Nova episode "New Eye on the Universe".