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[daveliam]

I think this is the main one, which isn't just Tevinter

 

http://www.gamespot....u/1100-6423437/

"I would say we've covered most of the South, I think we've covered the Chantry enough. But I do want to look more toward the North, I want to see what happens to nations like Tevinter, and Rivain, and do more with the Qunari."

 

Ah, yeah, I've seen that one, but I just interpreted this as meaning that we were moving away from Ferelden and Orlais.

 

I'd like to see any of the following areas for the next game:

 

a.) the Anderfels, Nevarra, Kal-Shirok

b.) Rivain, Antiva, eastern Free Marches

c.) Tevinter, Seheron

 

I think there's just so much happening in Tevinter and Seheron that I'd hate to see them do anything but just focus there when we first get there.  That being said, I think there's plenty that we can do between there and the south that can help build up the tension happening up north.  I'd rather see us move more slowly north, which means we need to get through Nevarra and Antiva at the very least first.

[D_Schattenjager]

Party Members: Zeveran, Dorian, IronBull, Blackwall, etc...

They didn't have romancables as NPCs plus Zeveran can killed in DAO. 

The most likely candidate is Cole ...

[Pondering Drifter]

If the next game is set in Anderfel and Tevinter I would wager either Bull or Dorian being a returning compaion. As for cameos, I would like to see Blackwall in the Warden civil war story line if that is a plot point in the next game.

[duckley]

The only returning companions I would tolerate are Cole, Cassandra, and Dorian. Cullen would be welcome too. I actually pretty much detest all the other ones.

[myahele]

Dorian seems to be the most likely companion to appear.

 

He has always said that he want to go back north to improve things there and he's a fan favourite

[D_Schattenjager]

Cassandra is practically impossible ... romance plus potential Divine ... the more I think about it Dorian would probably come back as advisor ... 

[NWN-Ming-Ming]

Here's my comments and thoughts on the matter...

 

Dragon Age Origins/Awakenings Characters:

• Morrigan's a definite possibility, because of her special knowledge and 'special apostate' status that seemingly lets her roam freely.  I get the feeling her part in events is not entirely done, and she will continue to return in at least an advisory 'guest star' role.
• Arishok Sten seems like another likely character to return for a guest appearance at the very least.  I know he's only mentioned in DAI, but it seems like too much of a good opportunity for Bioware to pass up.  If there's any interaction with Qunari in the North, I am certain he must have a hand in events.
• I am really not sure about Zevran.  On one hand, he's a free enough spirit that it seems logical he could wander that way, but I see Zevran as preferring warmer climes.  Also due to my expectation that Varric will return, as I will detail below, it's unlikely that we'll have openings for two male rogues.
• Shale would be awesome to see return, and she does have a good reason to be in the regions most likely to be explored.  With new graphics advances, I'd love to see what could be done with her appearance in game!  But I have my doubts she'll be implemented  simply because of the nature of her 'gear' being too much of a resource drain for development, what with how things have gotten more and more streamlined as Dragon Age has matured, it's too much for them to devote to one single character.
• Anders/Justice is a 'must-return' character at some point in the saga, though I don't know that it's entirely appropriate for him to be in the North at this time.  Then again, Ander of the Anderfels has a strong connection to that specific part of the world, and has ever-attempted to 'just go home' since he was a boy.  Again he's not one who makes an appearance in DAI, though he is mentioned several times, and of course is instrumental in the events that spark the Inquisition's story.  I'd LOVE to see him again, and hopefully get back my cheery friend/LI who loved cats, wry quips, and pondered existential questions about the Chantry. 

Dragon Age II Characters:

• Hawke was given a very vague 'Exit, stage left' transition from DAI, regardless if Hawke stayed in the Fade or went to Weisshaupt.  I feel there *must* be a planned return to Hawke's story and it seems to be implied to be sooner rather than later.  Plus I loves me my Sarcastic-Hawke!
• Bethany/Carver would be awesome to run into, and would play much the same role they did in DAII, having the same basic lines, but offering up additional support as either warrior or mage.  Extra points if we get them as "Grey Wardens", which would make most sense since Varric mentions of Stroud (post- Abyss) that he saved Hawke's sibling.
• Fenris...  yea, I can see my emo-elf leaving a trail of bodies in Tevinter.  I dunno if I would recruit him, but sure.  I can totally see the rationale for having him be there as a companion.
• Isabela ...that's my girl!  Another free spirit who could make for an awesome banter-buddy, but I fear that with Varric's sense of continuity, another 'veteran' rogue would be unlikely.
• Varric is the one I see as most likely to follow along the next installment.  Varric's become the default storyteller of Thedas, and it's through his eyes that I believe we'll continue to witness the events that occur.  I don't know that he's guaranteed to be a companion, as it's a distinct possibility that he could easily be an Advisor NPC this time around, but Bianca and Varric just don't seem the types to stay idle when deeds need doing.  I do hope they get his personality closer to the DA2 ne'er-do-well keeping his head above water, as opposed to the brooding guilt-ridden version we got in DAI, though his scenes of humor in Wicked Grace and with Cassandra's fangirlisms brought a wistful smile to my face.
• Tallis, ah Felicia Day!  This is the ONLY situation where I believe they might bring in a veteran rogue along with Varric to accompany the party.  Serving plots in Tevinter and in the North, it's too much of an opportunity to pass upon.  The only worry is whether or not she might cost too much to bring back.  It's also entirely possible she might come back as a temporary companion again. 

Dragon Age Inquisition Characters:

• Blackwall is an Iffy choice.  He's so very Orlesian, he doesn't fit as much in the North but on the other hand, if Bioware makes his default state as a Grey Warden, it's an excellent opportunity for him to return and Bioware gets to save some work on character-modelling and art-assets.  Plus he's just a really kickass companion in my opinion.
• Dorian makes a lot of sense to have in Tevinter, but not as much in the overall North.  I like him though and would love to see more of him... plus I wanna have my Quizzy bring him around to considering "Bi" relationships!
• Iron Bull is a weird one.  One hand it makes perfect sense to bring him to the North, especially if we see any Qunari interactions.  On the other hand, I kind of got the feeling his story is sort of done... he's not really going to bring much in the way of inner conflict or tension that Bioware companions tend to bring to their games as personal quests.  Maybe I'm wrong.
• Sera might be a good choice... she might annoy the living  #$%^ out of some people though!  LOL!   For my part, she's my BFF and/or my favorite romantic interest, plus I am really believing she's got some kind of connection with Anduril that needs explaining...
• Cullen... is right next to Hawke in the "Why is BAD STUFF always happening around ME?!?!?" department.  As such, I think it could be quite nice to have Cullen along for the ride, but this time as a full companion and not just on the sidelines.  He also fills in the Templar-ish niche that Cassandra did, and since she's likely out of the picture due to the possibility of her being Divine Victoria, he's the very logical step-in to fill that spot.

Miscellaneous responses to some of the other suggestions in this thread.

• Krem's dead, baby.  Krem's dead.  
• Scout Harding, maybe?  I like her.  She's perky!   Plus you know, MAYHEM!!
• Solas...  I see our Egg as an antagonist, a sympathetic one, but still an antagonist.  As much as my Lavellan loved him, he's crossed over to another side and while she grant forgiveness, it still comes at the price of consequences.
• Flemeth...  yea, she is so NOT dead.  I expect to see her hand playing the pieces again very soon.

[Fearsome1]

 

Here's my comments and thoughts on the matter...

 

Dragon Age Origins/Awakenings Characters:

• Morrigan's a definite possibility, because of her special knowledge and 'special apostate' status that seemingly lets her roam freely.  I get the feeling her part in events is not entirely done, and she will continue to return in at least an advisory 'guest star' role.
• Arishok Sten seems like another likely character to return for a guest appearance at the very least.  I know he's only mentioned in DAI, but it seems like too much of a good opportunity for Bioware to pass up.  If there's any interaction with Qunari in the North, I am certain he must have a hand in events.
• I am really not sure about Zevran.  On one hand, he's a free enough spirit that it seems logical he could wander that way, but I see Zevran as preferring warmer climes.  Also due to my expectation that Varric will return, as I will detail below, it's unlikely that we'll have openings for two male rogues.
• Shale would be awesome to see return, and she does have a good reason to be in the regions most likely to be explored.  With new graphics advances, I'd love to see what could be done with her appearance in game!  But I have my doubts she'll be implemented  simply because of the nature of her 'gear' being too much of a resource drain for development, what with how things have gotten more and more streamlined as Dragon Age has matured, it's too much for them to devote to one single character.
• Anders/Justice is a 'must-return' character at some point in the saga, though I don't know that it's entirely appropriate for him to be in the North at this time.  Then again, Ander of the Anderfels has a strong connection to that specific part of the world, and has ever-attempted to 'just go home' since he was a boy.  Again he's not one who makes an appearance in DAI, though he is mentioned several times, and of course is instrumental in the events that spark the Inquisition's story.  I'd LOVE to see him again, and hopefully get back my cheery friend/LI who loved cats, wry quips, and pondered existential questions about the Chantry. 

Dragon Age II Characters:

• Hawke was given a very vague 'Exit, stage left' transition from DAI, regardless if Hawke stayed in the Fade or went to Weisshaupt.  I feel there *must* be a planned return to Hawke's story and it seems to be implied to be sooner rather than later.  Plus I loves me my Sarcastic-Hawke!
• Bethany/Carver would be awesome to run into, and would play much the same role they did in DAII, having the same basic lines, but offering up additional support as either warrior or mage.  Extra points if we get them as "Grey Wardens", which would make most sense since Varric mentions of Stroud (post- Abyss) that he saved Hawke's sibling.
• Fenris...  yea, I can see my emo-elf leaving a trail of bodies in Tevinter.  I dunno if I would recruit him, but sure.  I can totally see the rationale for having him be there as a companion.
• Isabela ...that's my girl!  Another free spirit who could make for an awesome banter-buddy, but I fear that with Varric's sense of continuity, another 'veteran' rogue would be unlikely.
• Varric is the one I see as most likely to follow along the next installment.  Varric's become the default storyteller of Thedas, and it's through his eyes that I believe we'll continue to witness the events that occur.  I don't know that he's guaranteed to be a companion, as it's a distinct possibility that he could easily be an Advisor NPC this time around, but Bianca and Varric just don't seem the types to stay idle when deeds need doing.  I do hope they get his personality closer to the DA2 ne'er-do-well keeping his head above water, as opposed to the brooding guilt-ridden version we got in DAI, though his scenes of humor in Wicked Grace and with Cassandra's fangirlisms brought a wistful smile to my face.
• Tallis, ah Felicia Day!  This is the ONLY situation where I believe they might bring in a veteran rogue along with Varric to accompany the party.  Serving plots in Tevinter and in the North, it's too much of an opportunity to pass upon.  The only worry is whether or not she might cost too much to bring back.  It's also entirely possible she might come back as a temporary companion again. 

Dragon Age Inquisition Characters:

• Blackwall is an Iffy choice.  He's so very Orlesian, he doesn't fit as much in the North but on the other hand, if Bioware makes his default state as a Grey Warden, it's an excellent opportunity for him to return and Bioware gets to save some work on character-modelling and art-assets.  Plus he's just a really kickass companion in my opinion.
• Dorian makes a lot of sense to have in Tevinter, but not as much in the overall North.  I like him though and would love to see more of him... plus I wanna have my Quizzy bring him around to considering "Bi" relationships!
• Iron Bull is a weird one.  One hand it makes perfect sense to bring him to the North, especially if we see any Qunari interactions.  On the other hand, I kind of got the feeling his story is sort of done... he's not really going to bring much in the way of inner conflict or tension that Bioware companions tend to bring to their games as personal quests.  Maybe I'm wrong.
• Sera might be a good choice... she might annoy the living  #$%^ out of some people though!  LOL!   For my part, she's my BFF and/or my favorite romantic interest, plus I am really believing she's got some kind of connection with Anduril that needs explaining...
• Cullen... is right next to Hawke in the "Why is BAD STUFF always happening around ME?!?!?" department.  As such, I think it could be quite nice to have Cullen along for the ride, but this time as a full companion and not just on the sidelines.  He also fills in the Templar-ish niche that Cassandra did, and since she's likely out of the picture due to the possibility of her being Divine Victoria, he's the very logical step-in to fill that spot.

Miscellaneous responses to some of the other suggestions in this thread.

• Krem's dead, baby.  Krem's dead.  
• Scout Harding, maybe?  I like her.  She's perky!   Plus you know, MAYHEM!!
• Solas...  I see our Egg as an antagonist, a sympathetic one, but still an antagonist.  As much as my Lavellan loved him, he's crossed over to another side and while she grant forgiveness, it still comes at the price of consequences.
• Flemeth...  yea, she is so NOT dead.  I expect to see her hand playing the pieces again very soon.

 

 

As much as I've loved the games thus far, I am really itching to see Bioware take us into previously unvisited parts of Thedas so I'm hoping that the Tevinter tease for DA4 proves accurate. Rather than toss out names of beloved characters from the franchise that I would prefer show up again, I'm okay with the most logical ones who could potentially work into that setting. 

 

Dorian, Iron Bull, Arishok Sten would be an amazing addition for that, and Fenris are about all that fall into such a scenario. Shale is a wild card possibility and Scout Harding feels the same. I agree that Morrigan and Flemeth aren't done, but frankly everyone else that you suggest fails the intrinsic need test for the next game, including Varric and Hawke.

 

Tallis I don't think we will see again, as the celebrity angle alone is insufficient to warrant her inclusion. The character is not tied overmuch to the lore in my mind. More than anything else, it is time for the franchise to cut ties and move on to unrealized stuff that has previously been more codex type stuff.

[Scofield]

I want everything they have carried over from the first 3 instalments to end with DA:I an i mean everything, then i want them to get rid of the save import in all its forms, make it known that every decision made in that game is only for that game and the world of Thedas in each new instalment will be setup an continued in BioWares own vision, then i want them to sit down an realize that for a story they had a winner in DA2 that just needed more love poured into it an go back an give me a more personal/emotional/funny/angry/depressing adventure.

 

So no i dont want companions to carry over to DA4, an i dont even want it called DA4, the only "on-going" anything i want in DA is the story of the world and if that story has to include say ppl like solas/morrigan/flemeth even the inquisitor then so be it i want them there, but if it/them are just there for fan service it can go to 9 hells, i dont want it in my game, i detest fan service with a passion.

 

I know what i want from DA, i just dont think the developers do so try to cram everything they think the fans want an well.

 

It's time for the developers to go back to there "vision" of the franchise an stop trying to please everyone, if what we are getting is there vision, then i dont know what to say tbh.

 

I keep hoping because of the work they undoubtedly had to put into the frostbite 3 engine to get it to work for a rpg that that is why wee ended up with the game wee got, enjoyable though it was it never stood out (for me) an i pray the next instalment of DA will truly show the teams "vision" when they can/should be able to plow 120% of there time on the actual game.

 

Time will tell, but i dont expect to be constantly forking out £45 per game until they do get it right

[Jester]

Anders/Justice is a 'must-return' character at some point in the saga, though I don't know that it's entirely appropriate for him to be in the North at this time.  Then again, Ander of the Anderfels has a strong connection to that specific part of the world, and has ever-attempted to 'just go home' since he was a boy.  Again he's not one who makes an appearance in DAI, though he is mentioned several times, and of course is instrumental in the events that spark the Inquisition's story.  I'd LOVE to see him again, and hopefully get back my cheery friend/LI who loved cats, wry quips, and pondered existential questions about the Chantry. 

The slight obstacle preventing him from coming back might be Hawke's Murder Knife in his back.

[NWN-Ming-Ming]

The slight obstacle preventing him from coming back might be Hawke's Murder Knife in his back.

Hrmm... I could have sworn I recalled reading somewhere here or in the wikia that if Anders was slain, Justice would simply walk off with the body...  now I am not sure WHERE I saw that. but I am sure I saw something about it.

[Ranadiel Marius]

Hrmm... I could have sworn I recalled reading somewhere here or in the wikia that if Anders was slain, Justice would simply walk off with the body... now I am not sure WHERE I saw that. but I am sure I saw something about it.

It isn't explicitly stated in DA2 or DAI. It could be used as a way to revive "Anders," but that would probably give you at least three possible divergent starting points (Anders alive, Anders dead-Justice, and Anders dead- Vengence). Seems like it would be more resources than is reasonable for a companion.

[leadintea]

Hrmm... I could have sworn I recalled reading somewhere here or in the wikia that if Anders was slain, Justice would simply walk off with the body...  now I am not sure WHERE I saw that. but I am sure I saw something about it.

 

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I saw that too. IIRC, Gaider was the one who said that, but I'm not sure where he said it.

[D_Schattenjager]

Woudn't that pretty much moot all the Abominations, Sylvans, Possessed Wolves and Possessed Spiders killed by our heroes to date?

[LadyMacTir]

I wish for Velanna in a new game, since at the end of Awakening she just disappears. Or Sebastian as a vessel for Justice (could be problematic if Anders isn't killed)...

 

As for DAI characters, Dorian; Bull or Harding would be my guess, or Felassan from TME.

[EICAS]

Fenris can be killed actually in DA2, as an option, so I think he is rather unlikely to reappear again in DA4

 

Neither Anders because he can be killed by Hawke as well

 

Those who survived the mage revolt will be more likely I think, Merill, Isabella...

[Arshei]

I want Dagna, Cullen or another interesting character as companion.

And Dagna as romance :3, the first Dwarf for LI.

[Fearsome1]

I want Dagna, Cullen or another interesting character as companion.

And Dagna as romance :3, the first Dwarf for LI.

 

The dwarf companion love interest really is long overdue, and either Dagna or Harding would be acceptable in that capacity. I agree with many of you who want the franchise to move along to other areas, leaving much of the previous decision heavy content behind to focus on new stuff (only referencing previous characters or events), but some cross pollination makes sense if we do head to Tevinter; specifically Dorian, Iron Bull, Calpernia (hopefully Sten) with select franchise MacGuffins popping in (Morrigan/Flemeth) to tie in long term ideas that have been intimated.

[Hanako Ikezawa]

Hrmm... I could have sworn I recalled reading somewhere here or in the wikia that if Anders was slain, Justice would simply walk off with the body...  now I am not sure WHERE I saw that. but I am sure I saw something about it.

David Gaider essentially said: "If Anders is killed in DA2, he is dead. Justice however may be another story."

[Vicious]

Hopefully the move north means none. Or someone nobody would suspect as a companion, like Calpernia.

[rapscallioness]

..Calpernia. Hmm. I could see that.

 

Morrigan I love her, but I don't really want to see her again. Flemeth? I...don;t know. I love her, too, but I'm trying to see how that would happen. Somehow I imagine that if Flemeth did make an appearance, it would be in a much different form. With perhaps only a small line that would tip us off as to her real identity.

 

But I'm uncertain if we'll see her in any form. Hard to tell with that one, and now we know she is Mythal and all that.

 

As for the rest, many of them I love, but I want to see more new characters.

 

I'd also like Tevinter to be the main city hub. I would like to see it big, complex with missions and quests going on within it. And also quests stemming from it to other areas. I picture it like Victorian England Goth style.

 

Rivain.

 

I'd also like to see Seheron. Sounds interesting from what I'm learning. It seems both the Qunari and Tevinter have tried to convert them. War torn land.They have their rebels, although many went for the Qun versus the Imperium. And apparently, "almost all of the large population of former elven slaves who live on Seheron now hold high roles within the Qunari occupying forces, helping Qunari put down remaining resistance."

 

And they have fog dancers that travel with bands of warriors. These "dancers" tell the tales of the old Seheron. Griffins came from there according to the tales. A Curse of Nahar that brought the fog, and a promise that will one day lift it.

[SetecAstronomy]

<<<<< This guy right here.

[LinksOcarina]

If I had to pick, Dorian is perhaps the best choice overall. It feels like a lot of his issues and stories are great setup for Tevinter, and it was not only unresolved (like it should have been, since its a bigger problem) but having him as a centerpiece of it makes it very likely for a return appearance.

[Teddie Sage]

Harding as the official liaison to the Inquisition, working with the new Power That Be.

[BloodyTalon]

Dorian and Iron Bull