Eduard Hodge was a member of the Chorrol Fighters Guild, referred to in Viranus Donton's journal, but he largely goes unseen until the Trolls of Forsaken Mine quest. In Viranus Donton's journal, Eduard is described as having a special friendship with him. In the journal, Viranus makes several references to Eduard being "beautiful", and mentions him forgoing lucrative contracts to spend time with Viranus following the death of his brother Vitellus, and the subsequent overprotectiveness of his mother Vilena. While no concrete evidence is given, it is suggested that Viranus and Eduard were lovers.