The sparkle pic is pure win. XD
With the siblings, I have this idea that a warrior/rogue Hawke would be closer to Carver while a mage would be closer to Bethany. I would think a warrior/rogue Hawke would have sparred a lot with Carver and this practice would explain where both developed their sword-play (hence, they should have a deeper sibling connection). The Bethany/Mage!Hawke connection is obvious.
It's interesting that the sibling that would probably be the closest to Hawke dies
My first Hawke will be a warrior and she will be much much closer to Carver than Bethany, given that they will have a brotherly/sisterly friendly rivalry thing going on that only drew them closer growing up (and they loved to get into trouble together too XD). The relationship with Bethany won't be as close (though they still love each other as sisters) given that Beth is busy with her studies and is the stuffy mage that Hawke/Carver teased or whatever.
I'm just wondering how others view the Hawke/sibling relationship in regards to Hawke's class?
I just hope that the game allows you to grieve for the fallen sibling later on...to your mother, other sibling, or whomever. Because with my Warrior!Hawke, she lost not only a brother but her best friend.