Or on a more angst-like note since Bioware does love that, it could be forced upon male elves as a branding done by human authorities in the city, that the alienages became more like prisons after the rebellion attempt. He may have been marked as a trouble maker.
We'll have to see if they continue with companion reveals this afternoon or if they are done for a while. I suspect they may be done for a while based on the last facebook update which asked which was your favorite. That sort implied a certain finality to the reveals for now. (I hope I am wrong though)
I understand they have a plan and we still have three and a half months but it would be nice to have something of Solas. (Or confirmation that Cole is Cole, or even a name for our scribe adviser - even though I have a clearer idea of her character then Solas based on quips from the writers) I just really want to know how to reconcile introverted and possibly awkward with Scotch Bonnet Candies! That doesn't sound boring or dull to me!