Erikur

 is a male Nord in serving as Thane to the Jarl of Solitude, Elisif the Fair.

Background
Melaran, an Altmer specializing in Alteration, serves as his housecarl. He is also the husband of Bryling, another Thane of Solitude. Often, he is found in the Blue Palace or his home in the city, and as such he has "a stake in almost anything important in Solitude". The "Protected" Shadowmark can be seen on his doorframe.

Relationships
During "Diplomatic Immunity", Erikur expresses affection for the Bosmeri waitress, Brelas, and stares at her throughout the party. If Brelas is spoken to, she comments on the fact. Erikur can be used as a distraction during the party, if the Dragonborn promises to have Brelas "meet" him in his quarters later. Whether or not the Dragonborn does this, Erikur provides the distraction.

Gisli, a resident of Solitude, is his sister.

Interactions
Erikur appears at the Thalmor Embassy, during the party of Diplomatic Immunity.

Erikur is also an important part of the quest The Dainty Sload, for the Thieves Guild. Killing him prior to the quest will render it impossible to complete.

Killing Erikur causes Hired Thugs to come to a city that the Dragonborn is in shortly after killing him, and the thugs drop a "Contract". The letter tells that his sister, Gisli, paid the thugs. Entering Solitude after this opens special dialogue with Gisli.

After killing Bryling, Erikur sends the Dragonborn a letter, saying "Thank you for killing her, she will not be missed".

Killing Erikur renders the achievement, "One with The Shadows" to become impossible to collect.

Killing him may also cause his housecarl Melaran to send a letter to Dragonborn, thanking him.

Quests

 * Diplomatic Immunity
 * The Dainty Sload

Quotes

 * "The Imperials are good for business, and business is good for Skyrim."
 * "I understand what's best for Solitude... and Jarl Elisif knows it."
 * "Half of the businesses in Skyrim owe me money, I own the rest. I practically run Solitude already."
 * "I must simpily return to the court, they can't make-do without me."
 * "Bryling's obsession with honor and tradition is quaint... But politically irrelevant."
 * "Hmm?"
 * "Yes?"
 * "I'm all ears."

Bugs

 * Sometimes, he appears to be underwater East of the Blue Palace, maybe due to having completed the Diplomatic Immunity quest first. Talking to him underwater is not possible. If this happens, use the console code.