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[HK-90210]

Yes, it's another "What kind of Inquisitor will you play" thread. But with a different slant. Rather than just posting your character's gender/race/class combo, I wondering what your character concepts for your perspective Inquisitors will be. The characters in fiction they take after, art you like that portrays their look/attitude, songs that make you think of them. Stuff like that. Be as brief or in-depth as you want.

 

Really interested to see what other folks have come up with for their Inquisitors.

 

Here's my first one, the one that will likely be my blind playthrough, with no metagaming whatsoever.

 

Name: Corin Trevelyan - Male Human Rogue(Daggers) Named for the Grey Warden that slew the Archdemon in the Battle of Starkhaven in 1:95 Divine, ending the 90-year-long Second Blight, the longest in Thedosian history.

Concept/Background: The only child of pious parents, Corin is very lax in the faith of his family, a drinker and a womanizer with a very devious mind. He prefers a cunning plan and ruthless diplomacy to actual battle, knowing that the best leaders of men know more about politics than they do about battle. But if the time comes, he can fight with the best of them. But he isn't fond of standing his ground, since he's never found something he's truly willing to die for. Whatever position he holds at the conference, his goals lie in ending the destructive conflict in the Free Marches, a war that has cost his land much.

Personality/relationships with companions: His wicked sense of humor can annoy his companions, or endear him to them. But for the most part, he doesn't hide who he is and how he feels when matters are serious. I can see him really clashing with Cassandra and Vivienne, but I think he and Sera will hit it off, with Iron bull and Varric likely being good buddies. Not sure how he'll react to Blackwall, Cole, Dorian or Solas. He will work closely with his advisers, each of them being crucial to how he runs the Inquisition, Josephine in particular being someone he defers to in matters of diplomacy. If she recommends he do something, he'll probably trust her judgment over his own. He is straight, but I don't know who he will romance. Leaning towards Cassandra, just for the conflict-based chemistry.

Politics: He cares little for the reasons behind the Mage-Templar war, he only wishes to see them end. The Orlesians can continue to deal with the elven rebellion and their civil war until the Maker returns, for all he cares. Unless it affects the Free Marches, it isn't his problem.

Possible character arcs: I can see Corin regaining the faith he had as a child through the events he is put through at the start of the game, and his subsequent position of responsibility forcing him to grow emotionally.

Inspirations: Han Solo, Matrim Cauthon, James Bond and Ezio Auditore.

Looks: Tanned skin, short dark hair and piercing green eyes. He likes bandanas and hats as opposed to hoods.

Pictures:

 

Song: "You Know My Name", by Chris Cornell(Opening credits song to Casino Royal)

 

This is hardly my only idea, but It's the most fleshed out at the moment.

[LobselVith8]

Name: Revas Lavellan

 

Concept: A male mage interested in uncovering the secrets of Elvhenan. Bears vallaslin of Elgar'nan, All-Father and God of Vengeance. English accent.

 

Personality: Is a traditionalist in following the prohibition against using magic that involves spirits, and views all spirits as dangerous. Believes magic is a gift of the Creators. He wants to deal with the plight of the People, and he desires to see his elven brethren in the shemlen cities freed from a system that limits them to servitude. Is cautious of shemlen, and despises the Chantry for invading the Dales because his people wouldn't convert to their religion. Will begrudgingly work with the pseudo-Chantry members due to the threat posed by the Breach, but will not acquiesce to their faith or pretend to follow their shemlen god. While he won't turn away help due to the severity of the crisis, trust is another matter.

 

Politics: Wants to see the occupied Dales liberated from Orlesian control. Has no issue choosing the Dalish over the political powers vying for control over Orlais. Is willing to help the Libertarian mages as a means of nullifying the threat the templars pose to the clans, and utilizing the magic of the mages to deal with the threat of the Breach and dangers to his fledgling organization. The revelation of King Alistair's heritage should prove interesting in establishing an alliance between Ferelden and the Inquisition, depending on whether Queen Anora or Grand Enchanter Fiona allow such information to be divulged.

 

Character arc: Utilizing this initially shemlen organization to benefit the People is his goal; an independent kingdom is primarily important, so the People can do more than survive, and start to build a future for the Elvhen. He cares about establishing an elven kingdom where elven culture can thrive and the Creators can be worshiped freely.

 

Appearance: Looks ethnically Antivan, brown eyes, short dark hair.

 

Song: "Unravelling", by Harry Escott

[Thermopylae]

I like the concept. I tend to play rogue in DA first play through. My question is if the human is of noble origin in DA Inquisition, how does he/ she end up as a rogue? To me such a character class will tend to have lower class, non noble origins...

[Feybrad]

Name: Turmas Adaar

Male Qunari (Vashoth) Warrior. "Turm" is the German Word for "Tower" and I'll play in German. In English it sounds like "Toormas".

 

Concept/Background: His Parents fled Par Vollen and settled down in the Outskirts of an orlesian City. They may have left the Qun behind them, but their Appereance as grey horned Giants still meant they were feared and not able to integrate into Society. They lived in Poverty, surviving only by thuggish Behaviour - this was the World Turmas was born into. He grew up on the Streets and lost his Parents to a Plague at the Age of Seven. Eventually he used his Qunari Physique to make himself a Name as Mercenary and Bodyguard. Then he ended up at a certain Peace Conference with one of his Clients.

 

Personality: He suffered the same Exclusion his Parents did and he hated it. He is extremely resentful of the orlesian People, especially of the Commoners who shunned him, even though he practically was one of them. They would always tell him about the Qun, even though he was no Part of it. Over Time, he came to the Conclusion that it was foolish of his parents to ever leave Par Vollen and the Qun and he made it his personal Quest to return there. But, as a Street rat of Orlais and a Mercenary, you rarely if ever get to see Qunari, let alone speak to them. But Turmas hasn't quite given up yet. He will never give up. Struggle is an Illusion.

 

Politics: What he knows of the Qun is rudimentary. He knows that Mages are "Saarebas" and have to be contained. If not used in the Likes of his Qunari brethren in Par Vollen, then at least locked up in Circles again. The orlesian civil War is more of his Interest, but he favors no particular Noble in it. He might, however, be more inclined to favor Celene over Gaspard, as managing and ruling is more of a Women's task. In fact, his Stance about these two will be determined by their Actions in the Game. In terms of elven Independence, he is on the elven Side. He knows exactly how it feels to be resented by the Humans and sympathizes with their Wish for Independence from this illogical and tyrannical Regime.

 

Possible Character Arcs: His Understanding of the Qun is very raw and Unformed. He actively seeks out other Qunari such as the iron Bull to teach him more and help him understand. However, because his Understanding is formable, he might also be influenced by other People such as, for example, Vivienne. The Conflict between the Reality of his Wishes and the Demands of the Qun will have great Influence on his Actions as the Inquisitor, especially, how it is resolved.

 

Inspirations: None really, but I always imagine him like a bit of the Arishok.

 

Appereance: I made this myself and my Scanner is crap.

 

Song:  Let's kill some Crows

[Maferath]

I like the concept. I tend to play rogue in DA first play through. My question is if the human is of noble origin in DA Inquisition, how does he/ she end up as a rogue? To me such a character class will tend to have lower class, non noble origins...

Rogue in DA is more of a fighting style rather than a profession for unsavory types. They are just another type of fighter.

 

A human rogue in Origins was always a Cousland. Howe is another example of a noble using the rogue class... his son too, come to think of it.

[HK-90210]

I like the concept. I tend to play rogue in DA first play through. My question is if the human is of noble origin in DA Inquisition, how does he/ she end up as a rogue? To me such a character class will tend to have lower class, non noble origins...

 

Well, you can see the rogue as someone who focuses on quickness and agility in combat, rather than brute strength. Duelists and fencers, rather than thieves or bards. That's how I view my noble rogues. Not every man or woman is gifted with the strength to wield a two-handed blade. But they can learn to pick a lock or shoot a bow instead.

[Rel Fexive]

Rogue in DA is more of a fighting style rather than a profession for unsavory types. They are just another type of fighter.

 

A human rogue in Origins was always a Cousland. Howe is another example of a noble using the rogue class... his son too, come to think of it.

 

Thieves do tend to come across as the 'default' rogue but there are several examples of protagonist characters who almost certainly were not thieves; Cousland and Aeducan Wardens, and rogue Hawkes, typically came across or were described as soldiers, for example, possibly archers, skirmishers, scouts or some kind of light infantry.  Tabris Wardens could be seen as thieves, as could (obviously) Brosca Wardens, but Mahariel Wardens could be hunters or scouts.

 

To my mind, there's another type of character with rogue abilities.  A light, agile fighter; aptitude with traps; getting into things and places others want to keep you out of.  What does that add up to?

 

An explorer, a treasure hunter, a... well, a tomb raider.  A wandering, self-serving, qunari treasure hunter.  Sadly, no whips included, but there is the sex hat!

[Reznore57]

Name: Lath Lavellan.(maybe ...)

 

Concept/Background:A male Dalish rogue , he uses bows because he was trained as a hunter.His parents died when he was young , so he doesn't remember them.Didn't suffer much from it , because he view his whole clan as his family.

 

Personality:He sees himself as a Dalish Hunter , first.Bit of a loner , he takes his responsability very seriously.He is a nomad at heart and he doesn't care all that much about the past of the elves.He likes the stories, he's curious.Him being Dalish (the tatoos , the culture , the way of life ) is a big part of his identity.

But finding a land and rebuilding past glories means nothing to him.He likes the story about the Gods , he likes tradition/rituals but deep down he doesn't believe those gods ever existed

Still , he loves his clan deeply so it'll put his personal feelings aside and he'd do anything to give them what they want.

He's mostly quiet , but he enjoys humors with friends or trolling when he's annoyed.

 

Politics: This is going to drive him mad.He will help the Dalish , and city elves for sure.Coming from a small clan (where everybody is more or less equal and treated well) humans politics and way of life ...His brain is going to melt.

He's going to try to understand , mostly because I think he will start to see The Inquisition members as his new clan...so out of respect he will make an effort.But I think some nobles etc are going to die , simply because his patience for bullshit is wearing thin.

Respect mages a great deal , well elves mages ...

His main opinion about mages/templars war is "humans are crazy".

 

Possible Character Arcs: this poor dude is going to wrestle with culture shock and identity crisis.He's going to romance Dorian.Falling in love with a human is going to be complicated.

The more he's going to see humans , city elves , learn about Tevinter and the mage/templars war ...the more he will wonder if being ruled by mages and wanting to settled in a land is a good idea.So he will give the land to the Dalish if possible but in his heart it's going to be a cursed gift.

He will wonder if as a hunter/nomad , he will still have a place in the future the Dalish long for.

 

Looks: He's going to have some scars.He's not going to wear shoes ,(he'll have a pair of boots for snow ) Dalish tatoos on his face.

Green or grey eyes.Dark browing hair with maybe a bit of red.Sharp features , but a warm smile.

Probably not going to care much about his armor , but will take great care of his weapons.Mostly Dalish outfit/armors, because he'd feel like a clown dressed as a human.

[Zu Long]

Name: Lazlo Lavellan - Male Elven Mage. No in-game significance to the name Lazlo.

 

Concept/Background: Lazlo was born the son of Sulevan, a hahren and Mayana, a huntress in the Lavellan clan. His magical abilities led to him becoming First to the clan's Keeper. His apprenticeship was difficult, with Lazlo often wondering if he could bear the burden of being responsible for the entire clan's well-being, when his nature seemed to run much more towards laconic idleness. His father Sulevan used to comfort him, telling him stories of people overcoming their failings and becoming great through doing so. Sulevan and Mayana never wavered in their belief that Lazlo was such a person, and that he was meant for great things. He was always fond of tactical games, and what little spare time he had was spent practicing on game boards. He eventually became so good no one from his own clan would play him anymore, and he had to wait until the Arlathvhen to find new victims. He was attending the Peace Conference as a comparatively unimportant observer, more interested in finding someone to play against then the political ramifications of what was going on, when disaster struck...

 

Personality/relationships with companions: He appears outwardly carefree and jokes constantly. When it comes down to cases however, his serious side comes out, revealing a razor-sharp mind with a strong sense of moral justice. His light, friendly demeanor is considered too open by Vivienne, and maybe too trusting by other companions, but is largely appreciated. He greatly admires Cassandra, with perhaps the potential for more than admiration.

 

Politics: There are days when he feels he can see all of Thedas like a game board. With the right move here, the right gambit there, he can bring an end to the conflict without compromising his morals. The pressure crushes him internally, and he is secretly terrified of what might happen if he miscalculates. He is driven onward by the idea that he can make a difference, and perhaps achieve some kind of lasting peace for Thedas.

 

Possible character arcs: As the incredible strain of being the Inquisitor weighs on him, he subtly becomes more withdrawn. Will one of his companions notice that his bravado and jokes are the facade of a man in need of bolstering? And if so, who will it be?

 

Inspirations: Zhuge Liang, "Blackjack" Geary.

 

Looks: Dark skin, shoulder-length blond hair, and dashing good looks. Jaunty hat added for style points.

 

Song: The Touch by Stan Bush

[HK-90210]

 

Politics: There are days when he feels like he can see all of Thedas like a game board. With the right move here, the right gambit there, he feels he can bring an end to the conflict without compromising his morals. The pressure crushes him internally, and he is secretly terrified of what might happen if he miscalculates. He is driven onward by the idea that he can make a difference, and perhaps achieve some kind of lasting peace for Thedas.

 

Ok, I love this concept. The idea of a stressed leader compartmentalizing a massive, complicated conflict into simple moves on a board is really intriguing. Might have to use this one for a character of mine.

[Zu Long]

Ok, I love this concept. The idea of a stressed leader compartmentalizing a massive, complicated conflict into simple moves on a board is really intriguing. Might have to use this one for a character of mine.

 

I'm glad you like it. It's been an idea of mine for some time.

 

You see the chess motif a lot with bad guys for some reason, like the Admiral in Mass Effect: Omega, but I've always kind of wanted to see it used for a heroic leader. Not just as a symbol for a game between two great minds, like between Xavier and Magneto in X-Men, or Holmes and Moriarty, but as a metaphor in planning for the leader of the resistance or whatever. Like, the guy who wound up in charge just happened to be this bookish tactical genius, which previously found expression in a love of games, so now he sees everything that way.

[Hellion Rex]

Gale Trevelyan

-Human Mage, probably a Rift Mage.

Basic Personality

-Chaotic Good

-kind and clever, has a decent sense of humor

-flirts with pretty much any hot guy he sees, but is totally naive when it comes to love and relationships

-pretty tolerant of different people and beliefs, but when faced with ignorance or cruelty, heads will roll

 

Background

-manifested at 12, burned down his family's estate when defending himself from bullies, accidentally killing his entire family

 

Politics/Beliefs

-pro Circle, but wants to drastically change the power imbalances between mages and Templars

-probably wary of Cullen, who was once a Templar

-Wary of both Celene and Gaspard, will support whichever ruler he believes to be better for Orlais

-has no real stake in the welfare of the elves, will deal with each situation as he believes best

 

Other stuff

He will be romancing the hell out of Dorian

Here's what I think he'd look like. He's drawn by Orenjimaru on Tumblr, who actually has an Inquisitor with the same name

[lil yonce]

Name - Beverly Trevelyan. Human Female Mage.

 

Background - A young noblewoman of pleasant and simple character, Beverly enjoyed epic poetry, paper marbling, and strolls through her elder sister's flower gardens as a girl. An uncanny Fade attunement fated her enrollment in the Circle of Magi, and under strict instruction, she cultivated a rare talent for spirit magic. All sweetness and charm, her experimenting with necromancy on the odd nug specimen amused her mage mentors and baffled templar watchdogs.

 

Marbling book bindings in the alchemy laboratory, she kept up her favorite hobbies in the circle; but reading only material that made for good book covers at first concept, Beverly passed over many a political treatise - her now greatest regret, for as Inquisitor her every decision is political in nature and colossal in consequence. She will fumble through her first attempt at leadership - imitating the stalwart leaders of Orlesian drama before finally claiming a more authentic heroine's role for herself. She will develop through collaboration with her companions a comfortable enough common sense approach to the problems before her.

 

Relationships with Companions - Beverly will attempt niceties with everyone. Her decisions may be a deal-breaker to some companions but not her personality. I think she'll most enjoy the company of Varric and Josephine, but keep closest counsel with Vivienne, whom she'll defer to her on most Circle issues, and with Cullen, whom she'll lust after at first sight. She'll be interested in what Solas has to say about magic but if he's long-winded about it, she'll be bored by his talks. She's a good match in personality with Dorian, Sera, Iron Bull, and Leliana, but will appreciate the gravitas Cassandra and Blackwall offer the Inquisition.

 

Politics - She'll take each situation as it comes, looking first to strengthen the Inquisition so it can get the job it needs to do done. In the mage-templar conflict she will mostly rely on Vivienne and Cullen's counsel. She'll listen to Sera on elven issues. And feel her way through Orlesian politics with Leliana and Josephine's aid.

 

Character Arc - Personal growth without losing touch with herself will be my goal for Beverly on her journey. Beverly will be who she is at her core - gifted and romantic like the hero in a bard's song but unambitious and gentle. These things can't really be changed, and I think any attempts to be what she isn't will fail. She'll never be commanding or all wise as a leader, but she'll grow into the spotlight and responsibility thrust upon her - in the end doing a fine job as Inquisitor. Fingers crossed.

 

Appearance - I'm going to attempt Lindsay Hartley in the CC for this character.

 

[LaughingWolf]

Name & Basic info:
Jaime Trevelyan; Human, Male, Warrior (Greatsword)

Background/Concept:
An only child of parents who valued honesty and integrity above all else.
Mother was pious, father was not. Jaime doesn't care if the Maker is real or not, as he feels that the Maker doesn't care (He wants the Maker to be real, but ultimately doesn't have the faith).
Jaime is a heavy drinker and womanizer but a big romantic; he wants to be 'the knight in shinig armor' but at the same wants a woman who can handle herself and is confident. He values honesty even if seemingly rude, and bravery. Has a witty laid back attitude, but deep down is quite serious and would die for the cause of the Inquisition.

Personality:
Witty, clever and laid back most of the time. Gives everyone one chance, but no second chances; shows no mercy to those that murder innocent/commoners.
Has full conviction in closing the breach, he will try to solve Thedas' other issues if he can but is mainly driven and focused on the breach.
Sympathetic towards mages, as he understands the value of freedom (He would have liked Anders before the whole Justice at all costs thing)
Would sacrifice himself in a heartbeat, as he blames himself for the breach and all the deaths caused by it (Survivors guilt).

Relationship with Companions:
Get along with everyone except Vivienne, but they have a mutal respect for one another. BFFs with Varric and Iron Bull, older brother to Cole and Sera (always trying to get them to get along), admires Blackwall and Casandra, and is heavily interested in Solas' knowledge of the Fade as well as Dorian opinion of Tevintair.

Relationship with advisors:
I can see jaime getting along with Cullen and Scribbles, although maybe disagreeing with Cullen about mages. As for Leliana, unsure at the moment.

Romance:
Cassandra or Josephine 'Scribbles'

Politics:
Doesn't care much about the Orlesian Civil War, he will support whatever side supports the Inquisition in closing the breach and offers greatest stability within Thedas.
Jaime hates the whole Mage v. Templar War, he sympathizes with the mages but doesn't mean he will side with them. He will end the conflict, one way or another.

Possible arcs:
Jaime's confidence would turn from confidence in himself alone - as he originally thinks the Inquisition will fail to find allies - to confidence in the Inquisition as a group.
Also, Jaime will become "hardened", he will become sort of
"sacrifice the few to save the many" and
"You can either fight at my side or get crushed under my heel, but you won't stand in my way".

Inspirations: The 10th Doctor (his dark side), Jaime Lannister (his redemption path and philosophy), and Deadpool (underneath that crazy and funny exterior is a haunted person that is always willing to make the heroic sacrifice)

Song: Heart of Courage by Two Steps From Hell

[notouchy]

Name: Gareth Cadash. Given a Ferelden name due to his parent's wish that he leave his dwarven ancestry behind.

 

Concept: A male dwarven rogue(daggers), Gereth was the second child and only son born to a Casteless father who left for the surface and a Warrior Caste dwarf of the Cadash family. Gareth was raised to love the surface world and its opportunity and freedom. His father told him what it was like to live in Orzammar, and how free the surface was by comparison. But as Gereth grew up, he saw that it was still like Orzammar for mages and city elves, even though they lived on the surface. Choosing to support the mages in the recent rebellion, Gareth is a rarity, not only being a non-mage who supports the former Circle mages, but a dwarf to boot. Leaving his family(including many young nieces and nephews), Gareth has taken the training his warrior mother gave him as well as the 'less savory' skills his father taught him and become quite a terror on the battlefield.

 

Personality/relationships: Gareth is incredibly shy at first, but warms up quickly to those who show their friendship. Varric and Gereth should get along quite well, Gareth's do-gooder personality making quite a character for Varric to exaggerate. Gereth likes humans and elves of all sorts of backgrounds, though he might take issue with Dorian's necromancy and Sera's foul language(Gareth was raised like a choir boy, no swearing). The only character I can see Gareth having serious problems with is Iron Bull, since Gareth sees the Qun as nothing more than Orzammar on steroids. Social standing may not depend on birth, but someone else still decides it for you. Also, Gareth is a teetotaler, so no drunken bonding with the Bull. Also, no #ridethebull. Gareth is incredibly inexperienced in love, and doesn't take easy to relationships. Outside of a few miserably failed courtships, Gareth has basically resigned to having a marriage arranged by his mother in a few years, after it becomes clear to her that he is terrible at finding a lady for himself(though I wonder if Cassandra, Josephine or Vivienne could fix that for him).

 

Politics: Supports the mages and the elves in their respective plights. But he strongly condemns any who endanger the lives of innocent people, mage or templar, city elf or Orlesian. The Dalish elves leaving their city brethren to fight their war alone gives Gareth a pretty damning opinion of them. As far as Gaspard vs Celene, Gareth can only shrug. He doesn't understand Orlesians. He's too honest.

 

Character arc: I can see some of Gareth's youthful idealism being hardened by the realities of leading an organization like the Inquisition. Can he keep his ideals alive in a sea of chaos and destruction, or will he temper that idealism with a pragmatic heart? Time will tell.

 

Appearance: He has a ponytail(not sure what color hair) with stubble and maybe a small chin-beard/mustache. Dark Blue eyes. His voice is British, not American.

Art: These are a little loose, but it's hard to find art for (male)dwarves that isn't all armor and axes.

In happier times, with his nephews. He has a very large extended family, and a lot of the little ones look up to him as the 'cool uncle'.

 

Lookwise, this is more what I'm going for. Take away the Grey Warden insignia, remove the Casteless tattoos and give him a ponytail.

 

Song: When We Were Young, by Take That

[Fortlowe]

 

Song: The Touch by Stan Bush

 

Ouch. Right in the childhood. Come back, Optimus!

[DuskWanderer]

Name: Alec Trevelyan

 

Concept: As the second child of a noble family, Alec's role in life was to be the spare to the throne. He studied fervently about law, governance, and even a bit of swordplay, but it all changed when he was seven years old. Since all nobles were expected to be cultured, he and his elder sister, Katarina, went to visit the gallery of Jestev Sarles, a famous artist. Alec didn't understand the man's paintings as "symbols of the chaos of the Dragon Age", and considered the man a hack. As the artist heckled him and his family, Alec clenched his fists and, all of a sudden, a jolt of lightning stretched from his hand and completely incinerated the work. All of the paintings were oil, so the fire spread and ruined his work.

 

His father, a devout Andrastian, considered the boy cursed. His mother, while too polite to condemn, called for the templars almost immediately. Only his sister wa supportive. She not only found the entire affair hilarious, but she always admired mages, thinking their powers would be very useful in running a fiefdom, although she thought more of casting sleep spells on boring advisors than blowing people up. Before he left for the Circle, she gave him as many mementos of home as she could.

 

He was a decent, if not spectacular, pupil. He resented being separated from his beloved elder sister, and that his parents, who were normally so loving, changed their opinion overnight because of his magic. This caused him to be very distracted. But he bonded with some of his Circle mates, and people gravitated towards him. He had learned how to draw people towards them, speak to them, talents he tried to cultivate before his magic manifested. Some of them were scared, some of them were brash, but they all advanced well, and Alec thought they'd all become mages together.

 

However, during the night, a girl he had a crush on, an elf girl named Nalitya, who always had fitful dreams and missed her family back in the alienage, raged and turned into an abomination in the middle of the night. He helped the templars kill her, but that was the first time he ever became afraid. He sat alone and barely for the longest time. His other friends tried to get him to be his normal self, but he rejected them, claiming for the first time, he feared his spell

 

A few days later, another girl, despondent of both Nalitya's death and Alec's fear, elected for the Rite of Tranquility. Alec thought the entire procedure was horrifying, and considered her no longer a person. The next day, he received a letter from his sister, now the head of the family. She told him she hoped he was well, and expressed her desire to meet him again. It gave him the drive to return to his studies, and he threw himself into it more than ever.

 

His Harrowing passed, he became a full mage in the Circle. He also started mentoring a few of his friends again, and a few others. He was considered to almost be ready for the position of Enchanter.

 

When the Kirkwall Rebellion happened, many mages from his Circle revolted. Driven by the desire to see his sister again, he took up arms and fought. After the Circle was destroyed and the templars scattered, the phyalctries were destroyed and Alec went to visit his sister.

 

Katarina was overjoyed to see her beloved brother, and he served as her silent advisor, working under a false name to hide his magic, passing himself off as a distant relative who fled the chaos of Kirkwall. He learned as much as he could about the world beyond the Circle, about countries and peoples.

 

When the peace conference was announced in Fereldan, Alec volunteered to go. Katarina needed to take care of the lands there, as bandit attacks were on the rise, and he had more than a vested interested in the Circle. Of course, at this point, Alec had no desire to return to the Circle.

 

 

Personality - Alec is a leader, whether he wants to be or not. His voice reverberates well, and he picks up on subtle clues like eye motion, themes they revisit in their speech (like greater causes or family), a consequence of being the leader of his small group of apprentices. His noble upbringing during his more impressionable years shows, as he is incredibly well-mannered and poised.

 

 

Politics - He is pro-mage, but very anti-Circle, thinking that separating people from their families inevitably caused the mages to want to revolt. He has no particular issues with templars: Some stared at him inappropriately while he bathed but ultimately most were polite. He is anti-Chantry, because he thinks they leash the templars with their talk of faith and controlling the lyrium, turning their necessary powers into nothing more than tyranny, and that the templars are victims of their oppression. He doesn't know much about dwarves, but thinks the concept of the Dalish living on the outskirts of society is stupid: He remembers his history lessons, and when both Arlathan and the Dales turned inward and refused to deal with humans, the humans assumed the worst and attacked them. He is rabidly anti-Qunari, because he thinks it combines both the anti-family and tyranny of the templars, treats mages as inhuman, and considers all people slaves to an ideology that makes no sense: The qunari in Kirkwall didn't even try to mention to the authorities they were searching for a tome that the Orlesians were returning to them because they were so blind to differing ideology.

 

Party - Alec doesn't have much of a sense of humor, but he knows enough to recognize one, so he'll be friendly, but not necessarily get along, with Varric or Sera. He'll really like Solas, and want to learn as he does about the Fade. He thinks Cassandra is a bit naive, but he likes that she's trying to keep order as a Seeker. He gets along with Vivienne, but thinks she should amend her policies about the Circle, and treat it more like a University than a prison. He isn't sure about Dorian, considering his necromancy and the rampant blood magic among Tevinter. He has enough knowledge about spirits to know that Cole would fixate on a single ideology, but would never discuss anything with him outside of that. He'll like Blackwall because their philosophies mimic, but he'll give the Iron Bull a wide berth, considering him one step away from turning back into a fanatic. He'll admire Leliana knowing that Katarina employed similar people to deal with problems in her lands. Josephine would be a necessary addition, as Alec knows an organization like the Inqusition requires dealing with diplomats, emissaries, and of course, needs to be bankrolled. Cullen he'll get along with very well. He knows the story of Kirkwall, of how he stood against the Knight-Commander, and his belief that templars exist to protect mages as well as guard them.

[Mistic]

Oh, interesting. I have some ideas I would like to post, from Sarcastic First to Qunari Batman.

 

However, I'm afraid that I don't have enough information about the backgrounds yet. Some of the things I've read here sound awfully specific.

[Celtic Latino]

Hmm, I have a few circulating, but this is one of my main character concepts:

 

Name- Kata Adaar (Female Qunari Knight Enchanter Mage)

 

Concept- The sole child of a Vashoth family, Kata and her parents were marked by fear in the small settlement they lived around. Kata's parents spoke little to the human village near their farm unless it was a must. Kata's father served on the village guard, creating a silent, mutual respect among the people, while Kata's mother gardened and farmed, living off the land. Kata was always curious about the neighboring humans and elves, having not seen other Qunari besides herself or her parents.

 

She has faint memories of being a girl wandering into the village, looking for playmates and having suspicious human mothers yank their children back  upon sight of her. Kata's mother forbid her from wandering off the farm, but she never really understood why.

 

But then it happened.

 

At the age of eighteen, a group of puckish boys began taunting Kata's mother at the farm. Kata stood between the boys and her mother despite her mother fiercely ordering Kata remain in the house. One of the boys picked up a rock and threw it, and that's when Kata waved her hands, unexpectedly creating a magical shield. This angered the boys, some of who were sons of Templars. As the boys attacked, Kata threw up her hands and created an electrical arc. After volts of lightning jolted the group, singing their clothes and hair, Kata's mother ordered her to leave for good. Kata begged her mother as to why she had to leave, but her mother remained silent and would hear no more.

 

As Kata made her way from the village, her father stopped her in a wooded area away from prying eyes. It was then her father explained to her that she was a mage and what could happen if people found out (hence why she was kept on a farm the whole time). Giving her his lifetime's earnings, Kata's father told her to make her way in the world. And to avoid the Qun at all costs.

 

Personality- Kata is very diplomatic, preferring to avoid unnecessary bloodshed and conflict. She is very aware that other people fear qunari and mages and wants to show Thedas that not all qunari or mages are a certain way. Or at least that SHE is not that way. She does not claim to speak for other qunari or mages and sees herself as an individual first and foremost rather than affiliated with a particular race or group. However, she has no tolerance for marauders, bandits and bullies, still having the memory of that group of boys fresh in her mind. She also tends to be gullible and unaware of sarcasm. Usually the last to understand a punchline or pun.

 

Politics-

-Pro Circle, even if it must be reformed. Kata is not against the Templars or Circle, well aware (now) that some mages are very dangerous and need to learn how to use magic responsibly 

 

-Chantry Neutral. Kata recognizes that the Chantry is a body that holds some semblance of order for the majority of Thedas. While she does not express belief in Andrastian teachings (actually, doesn't confirm or deny, just doesn't place too much thought into it). She realizes that some law and order is GOOD for all of Thedas and if it can keep others in line in a way that is not tyrannical, then it is a good thing to keep

 

-Anti Qun. All Kata can remember is what her father said. Avoid the Qun. She could be potentially swayed by their teachings of order and community, but once she sees how they treat mages all bets are off

 

Party:

-Cassandra- Friend. Cassandra and Kata's views align. Protect people first and foremost and do the right thing.

-Varric- Friend. Although Kata finds Varric's sense of humor strange (humor is lost on her), she knows he is ultimately good.

-Sera- Friend. Kata also doesn't like people sacrificed 'for the greater good', though Kata sees conflict with Sera's renegade tactics and thievery.

-Cole- Neutral, potentially Friend. Kata isn't the judgmental sort though she will be wary of him at first.

-Solas- Friend. As a mage and naturally curious person Kata will inquire Solas' expertise quite often.

-Blackwall- Neutral, potentially Friend. Not much to go by regarding Blackwall, but if he fights for the side of good, Kata will be happy to have him along.

-Dorian- Neutral/Suspicious. Kata's heard stories of Tevinter, and not necessarily good ones. Doesn't take well to necromancy either.

-Vivienne- Neutral/Rival. Kata does not like power games or manipulation though she does agree with Vivienne's pro-Circle stance.

-Iron Bull- Rival. Kata does not take well to boisterous drinking or overeating and will find him rather boorish at times. There is a good chance they will develop a sort of frenemy relationship. Kata does like the idea of having a fellow qunari at her side but does not like his relation to the Qun.

 

Main Party- Kata (Knight Enchanter Mage), Iron Bull, Varric, Solas

 

Appearance/Voice- British female. If Sten's golden skin tone is an option, that will be Kata's skin color as well (a light gold). if gray is the only option, Kata will be fairly light gray in color. She will have white hair, ideally braided in cornrows or short if possible.

 

Sexuality/Romance- Kata is heterosexual and her LI will be Cullen. Kata has a bit of a thing for human men, especially blonds. If Cullen is race-gated, then Iron Bull will be her romance given he's the only qunari option. But don't think Kata won't flirt with Cullen, because she will. Even if she must fail miserably.

[Freedheart]

Matteo Trevelyan - sixth son of a noble family, he has never had much in the way of prospects - it has always been assumed he would join the order of the Templars.  Mostly ignored by his parents, he was raised by and doted upon by his older siblings who enjoyed his precocious nature.  Matteo only feels true fulfillment when he is training with his sword and shield...this has been true since he received his first weapon set from his eldest brother, the 'spare' to their eldest sister's 'heir', as it were.  Outside, the fresh air invigorating him, Matteo would spend all hours training.  While destined for the Chantry, he has always dreamt of becoming a Grey Warden.

 

Religion - while his family is quite devout, and in spite of the assumption that he would join the Templars, Matteo is not religious in the least.  He has no time for the Chantry or its teachings; he finds a connection with the Maker through what he can experience for himself - most notably nature.  Following the example of his eldest sister, he tries to be a good person, helping those less fortunate. 

 

Politics - his education and interest in this is entirely lacking.  He's not ignorant of how the world around him works, just thinks that it doesn't work very well.  He will rely a lot upon Josephine in this regard, but as a pragmatist, he will hear out all of his advisors before making any specific decisions.

 

Personality - has found that a quick wit has gotten him out of many scrapes.  His siblings hoped that his joining the Templars would dampen his enthusiasm for late nights at the pubs, for all of his discipline regarding his training, he enjoys the rousing songs & pub games of his local.  He will get along with Iron Bull in this regard, and enjoy a rapport with Varric due to their mutual love of dry wit.  He will idolize Blackwall, seeing in him a mentor and father-figure, and will seek him out for guidance frequently.  Vivienne will remind him of all that he didn't like about his noble upbringing, and he will fear Cole as something completely out of his experience, but will respect them both as a members of the team.  Solas, representing something completely unknown, and a bit too scholarly for his tastes, will be neglected as a companion.  Sera he will secretly adore as a little sister, but will so his best to be stern with her...trying and failing to hide his amusement at her antics.  He will respect Cassandra as a leader, and will, at least at the beginning, defer to her judgment regarding certain choices.  Dorian will awaken in Matteo feelings he has never before experienced, hiding his sexuality even from himself under the cloak of his eventual Templar oath.  I foresee a very stumbly courtship, as Matteo will have little idea how to initiate a romance with this much more wordly man.

 

Main Party - (initial) Matteo, Varric, Cass, Dorian; (evolved) Matteo, Sera, IB, Dorian

 

Appearance - Brunette, short-hair, light eyes...steel blue (usually I would go hazel, but Dorian has those down)

[JBONE271983_Tacolover]

Name:  Alix Lavellan - Female Elven Mage focusing on healing and buffs.

 

Concept/Background: Alix was born the daughter of Avangel, an artisan of some renown and Lyllidia, a huntress in the Lavellan clan. She kept her magical abilities secret because she had no desire to lead any Dailsh tribe.  Unlike many in her culture, she held no animosity or fear of the shemlen nor the dwarfs.  In fact, she was known to lead hunting parties away from her tribe using her charm and enchantment spells, which ended up allowing her to learn about human culture and become friends with humans and dwarfs.  One day, her ruse was discovered, and her tribe was attacked by a group of treasure hunters who mistakenly thought that all Dailish tribes hid mounds of stolen gold and gems.  She managed to evade the bandits, but her father was not so lucky.  She doubled back and found her father dead, his throat slit.  In her rage she called upon flame and burned the bandits alive.  She layed her father to rest, and decided to leave her tribe, blaming herself for the deaths of her father and the other members of her tribe who were killed.  She learned of the mage/templar war brewing in Kirkwall and realized that this war, if not stopped could destroy Thedas.  She declared herself a representative of The Dales gaining the proper paperwork from a forger she met several years earlier.  This allowed her a seat at the peace treaty during the opening of the game.

 

Personality/relationships with companions: She takes a light-hearted look at most things and judges people based entirely on their actions.  She wants to lead a life of exchanging stories, spending time with friends, and making love.  She has a particular sweet-tooth, and has a fondness for strong wine.  Though she never wants it, she constantly feels the pull of responsibility for the sake of Thedas.  She gets along particularly well with Josephine as they both have experience with diplomacy, and Alix tends to think that the peaceful solution is likely the best.  She is in love with Sera.  She tends to enjoy hanging out with Varrick, The Iron Bull, and Dorian a lot.  She playfully chides Cassandra, but holds a great affection for her viewing her in a similar light to her stern yet caring mother.  She does not trust Cole, Vivianne, or Solas, but she feels that they are necessary to help her save the world.  She has great respect for Cullen, Lilliana, and Blackwall believing them to be sincere in protecting the people in their own way.

 

Politics: Alix is technically a pacifist, and tends to judge people based off of their actions.  She feels that nearly any type of fanaticism leads to suffering, but she tends to be short sighted, helping out innocents in her immediate vicinity as opposed to risking their lives to further the Inquisition.

 

Possible character arcs: Learning to think of the big picture may be one way in which she will evolve.  Another may be learning to balance protecting others and not harming others.

 

Inspirations:  Willow Rosenberg, The Flash (JLU), and Eren Yeager

 

Looks: Dark brown hair done in braided pigtails, big green eyes with golden centers, and typically wears read and blue robes with a red and blue feathered cap.

 

Main Party: Typically Varric, Iron Bull, and Sera

 

Song: All I want to do is have some fun.  

 

 Picture Provided by Lycana

 

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[karushna5]

 

  Lien Cadash.

 

Concept/Background: A woman who has had to survive by her own means. She worked for the coterie for awhile, but when an oppurtunity presented itself, she took it to leave the coterie for good. Since, she has been a vagabond of sorts. She has also done a great deal of different jobs in her travel and has been everything from a bodyguard, to a lady's maid, to a Quarrier. She has taken a bit from each and added it to an always diverse skill set. A gambler, a tracker, a hunter, a con artist, an entertainer, wherever she has gone she has been able to make due and then some. Sometimes she misses the camaraderie of the coterie but she prizes her own independance much more than anything else.

 

Personality/relationships with companions: She is stern it seems to most, and infinitely practical. Despite never being a leader she is definitely qualified to analyze the situation and consider each outcome. While stern, she is never aloof and actually is pretty casual with everyone from her companions to her troops. Her decisions will often be nearly half and half diplomatic and Direct. While awkward in some social situations, she has a pretty cutting humor when it does strike her. Opening up to others doesn't come easy, but I can imagine her telling stories about her travels and where she has gone. As far as companions? She is not judgemental or have many preconcieved ideas about many of them. Dorian she will be most wary of due to his position as a Magister. Cassandra and her will probably often see eye to eye. She admires Vivienne but their worlds are very different and will rarely agree on most unimportant issues. Despite this, vivienne will be her mage expert simply because Lien considers her the most qualified and will agree with her mostly on any mage issues. Lien has known many like Sera, and considers her a bit naive but also protective of that naivete. Cole is demon expert(something she knows nothing about and readily admits)

 

Politics: Learn all she can, and then decide. Celene vs Gaspard means nothing to her and if she can she wants to know why each should have her support. The elves are a different matter. She is very clear that the humans deserve whatever the elves give them for subjugating them to the extent they have. While unlikely to put herself in their cause due to already being in one, she will absolutely refuse to help the humans against them. As for Mage vs Templar. She will trust Vivienne explicitly in all things related. Lien has no real understanding of magic and Vivienne being their previous "ruler" is good enough for her.

 

Possible character arcs: When Lien makes friends and starts taking the plot personally rather than an obligation to fullfill, she will open up for the first time in a long time. She can be just as loving as Cole, and as fun loving as Iron Bull but has had no oppurtunity to really be with a bunch of people to that degree that she can show it. Also having to be a follower all her life rather than a leader has really narrowed her horizons which when opened might reveal the humble dwarf has huge dreams after all.

 

Looks: Dark tanned skin, asian features. Short Black hair, practical clothing

[Zu Long]

Oh, interesting. I have some ideas I would like to post, from Sarcastic First to Qunari Batman.

 

However, I'm afraid that I don't have enough information about the backgrounds yet. Some of the things I've read here sound awfully specific.

 

Honestly, I took the lack of info as license to make up whatever I wanted. If they reveal things that contradict my character idea, then I'll rework it to incorporate what's in the game. it's just my starting point. The specifics of the character background aren't written in stone, they just provide context for the concept with information that is otherwise unavailable.

[Pierce Miller]

Name: Alec Trevelyan (get it?)

 

Race/Class: Human Mage

 

Personality: A sarcastic yet zealous man born and raised in the circle, he uses humour and misdirection to hide the fact that he is a mage supremacist, Filled with endless rage for the Templars or any chantry supporter. He has always seen mages as a superior form of being and would do anything to bring back old Tevinter.

 

Relations: Will basically be anti-chantry/anti-qun from the get go, so people like Vivienne, Cullen, Iron Bull e.t.c. will not get along with him. Oddly though I envision him having a sort of romantic rivalry with Cassandra

 

Politics: Will use espionage mostly to reveal the weaknesses of his enemies. Would support Gaspard over Celene (from what I've seen anyway) due to his pragmatic nature, doesn't care about the elves at all but if it came down to it is more likely to help them due to their heretical gods. Will support mages all the way in any instance no matter the circumstances.

 

Looks: Long hair, incredibly pale skin, has deep blue eyes and wears mostly black/red clothing for intimidation.

 

Song: Magneto theme from x-men first class

[HellaciousHutch]

Name: Corvus Lavellan

 

Race/Class/Specialization: Elf - Mage - Necromancer

 

Personality: A laid back and relatively carefree individual; intelligent. Sarcastic, humorous, and somewhat witty. However, knows when to get serious and crack the whip, and knows when to cut the humor and sarcasm and become caring and sympathetic to the plight of others. For the most part loyal. Somewhat ruthless and aggressive towards enemies and those who try to bring harm to him, his friends, those he cares about, and his cause. Has a soft spot for women. 

 

Relationships with companions: Unknown as of right now (since I haven't played the game yet, and technically, he hasn't met them yet). He will, however, probably get along quite well with Dorian, the Iron Bull, Varric, and Sera, because their personalities are similar to his, and their lifestyle choices as well (not their sexuality though, in the case of Dorian and Sera). He probably won't get along well with Blackwall, Cassandra, Solas, or Vivienne (though I plan to romance her, I'll make her more lighthearted if possible), because their personalities differ. He won't dislike them though, but instead, crack fun at their personalities and not be able to relate to them as well based on their seemingly stern demeanors.

 

Politics: Will be more sympathetic to the plight of mages than that of the templars, considering he is a mage and he relates to them more, however, being a Dalish Elf, he hasn't experienced the...evil, for lack of a better term, of the templars first hand that much, being isolated from the rest of the world quite often. He will mostly focus on diplomacy and commerce, considering he has somewhat of a silver tongue and a way with words and persuasion; espionage is not out of the question, however. (He likes to avoid fights if possible, but won't shy away or even complain if one does happen to break out, and involves him in it).

 

Corvus, even though he holds a set of personal beliefs that he follows, will also not interfere with the/try to change the beliefs of others even if he doesn't agree with them personally. For instance: He won't tell a nation that slavery is wrong and that they should free their slaves, even if he doesn't agree with slavery and finds it a cruel practice. In other words: He won't try to change the social norm of other societies and cultures. Perhaps he is too lazy? 

 

Main party: The Inquisitor, the Iron Bull (warrior tank), Cole (melee rogue), and Vivienne (support mage). Will switch in Sera (ranged rogue) and Dorian (damage mage) from time-to-time.

 

Appearance: Currently unknown. I need to see the character creator, really.

 

Song: