Roggvir

Roggvir was a Nord and a member of the guards in Solitude. Roggvir was guarding the main gate the day Jarl Ulfric Stormcloak killed High King Torygg.

After Ulfric killed Torygg, Roggvir opened the gate, allowing Ulfric to leave. For this, he was labelled a traitor and sentenced to death. Upon entering Solitude for the first time, the Dragonborn witnesses his execution. Before death, Roggvir exclaims that Torygg challenged Ulfric to a one-on-one battle, and Ulfric won honourably. As such, it was the way of the Nords to allow Ulfric to leave.

After he gets executed the Dragonborn can loot the "Amulet of Talos" (Time between shouts is reduced 20%) from his body. This Amulet is also part of the quest with Greta, his sister.

If the Dragonborn tries to stop the execution (for example; shooting the Executioner or attacking the guards) Roggvir will make a run for it. Unfortunately the guards will take him down before he gets away, or, if done correclty and no bounty is added (must kill the guard, Ahtar, Captain Aldis, and the archer while never being fully detected), Roggvir will still die from what looks like a heart attack.

Notes: If you try to kill Roggvir before he is executed, the guards will immediately become hostile, although no bounty will be placed on your head.