Summary
Dragon Ageis an RPG franchise that has hooked many players through the variety of companions the players have met and interacted with over the years. These companions are not only vital for dealing with the various battles inDragon Agebut have also played a key role in the main stories of the games. Companions fillone of three roles; Warrior, Mage, and Rogue, which also fit into their background and personality. Rogue has some of the most interesting companions within it.
There have been plenty of dashing rogues over the years of the franchise, with some being trained assassins, while others are spirits in the waking world.
13Jerrik Dace
Looking For His Brother And A Forgotten Thaig
Starting off with a companion that players only have access to during the DLC, Jerrik Dace finds himself at the bottom of the list of rogue companions. His story during theDragon Age: OriginsDLC,The Golems of Amgarrak, is quite fascinating, with Jerrik looking for his missing brother Brogan and hoping to find the location of the missing Amgarrak Thaig.
While most Dwarves tend to be warriors, Jerrik took a different path and instead becamean impressive rogue. His initial skills allow him to survive in battle easily, while also being perfect as either an up-close and personal fighter or attacking from a distance as a ranger. While Jerrik starts his journey wanting answers and finding the Thaig, in the end, he is persuaded to destroy it, to bury the experiments that were done within.
12Tallis
A Qunari Spy That Sees Purpose In The Qun
While many of the members of the Qun players originally met were Qunari, in theDragon Age 2DLC,Mark of the Assassinplayers met theirfirst Ben-Hassrath member, Tallis. Although players are only able to interact with this companion during the DLC, Tallis became a promising rogue for many players who were intrigued by her story.
Tallis believes that the Qun can save people, and she’s living evidence of this. Originally a slave, the Qunari gave her a new purpose as well as the name Tallis, which means those who solve. This purpose is what makes her get the help of Hawke, who may have previously fought against the Qunari, as she needs their help to test her faith and help the Qunari people, even if she is going against direct orders.
11Sigrun
There has been an abundance of rogues inDragon Age: Origins,with another memorable ally being Sigrun in theAwakeningDLC. Sigrun has already been fated for death, as even before she meets the Warden-commander, Sigrun is a member of the Legion of the Dead.
With the goal of killing Darkspawn until she eventually falls in battle, it’s a surprise to find her running away from the danger during their first meeting. However, after helping her avenge her fellow Legion of the Dead comrades, Sigrun proves that this rogue is more than willing to stand in battle with the Warden, as well as reveal her tragic past as a former Carta member.
10Nathaniel Howe
The Son Of The Late Arl Rendon Howe
Sigrun isn’t the only rogue available to the Warden-Commander in theDragon Age: Origins - AwakeningDLC. The last name Howe may sound familiar to some players. Rendon Howe had attempted to kill the player but failed.
Now his son Nathaniel has returned to find his home taken over by the Wardens andwishes to take revenge. Players who choose to spare this dashing rogue can force him to take the joining to become a Warden himself. Although it may sound harsh, getting to know Nathaniel will help him understand how much his father has changed, as well as making a close friend, and being a great shot with a bow. Plus, players may even meet this Howe once more inDragon Age 2, depending on whether Nathaniel lived at the end of the DLC.
9Sebastian Vael
An Impressive Archer Of The Chantry That Is Actually A Prince
Continuing with skilled rogue archers, Sebastian is unlike any rogue in the series previous toDragon Age 2. While some players foundThe Exile PrinceDLC to be quite lackluster, it cannot be denied that Sebastian Vael had the potential to be an interesting companion, especially due to his royal birthright.
Depending on a friendship or a rivalry with this prince turned Chantry Brother, the player can mold Sebastian how they see fit and how he should react to the death of his family. Through the events ofDragon Age 2, this could mean remaining a kind Brother of the Chantry or becoming a confident prince who can be slightly aggressive.
At the other end of the archer spectrum, Sera is another great rogue in theDragon Agefranchise, even if players were initially disappointed by the Red Jenny companion inDragon Age: Inquisition. Unlike the previously met mysteriousFriends of Red Jenny, Sera isn’t able to give the player a lot of answers about the group, other than allowing the Inquisitor to help them help the ‘little people’.
A lot of what Sera says may come off as harsh or uncaring, but her lighthearted nature is incredibly contagious and is welcoming compared to the danger of Corypheus in the thirdDragon Agetitle in the franchise. It’s great to see how she matures in theTrespasserDLC as she acknowledges some of her unjustified hate of elves, even as one herself.
Concluding the best of the archer rogues is Scout Lace Harding. Players who have enjoyedDragon Age: Inquisitionmay be familiar with Harding, as they tended to speak to her as they visited new areas. Scout Harding returned toDragon AgeinThe Veilguardas the only connecting member of the Inquisition the player gets to have as a companion, and she has had quite the glow-up.
Besides the new hairstyle, Scout Harding has an interesting questline that finally explores the Titans ofDragon Agelore, as well as giving a Dwarf magic; something which was thought to not be possible. Additionally, Scout Harding is a great addition to combat, especially as she combines these Titan powers with her archery.
6Cole
A Spirit Of Compassion That Takes Away Pain
Across the franchise, there has been an assortment of unique companions that aren’t entirely human. One of the best examples of this has been Cole fromDragon Age: Inquisition. Although at first appearance he may look like a regular human young man, Cole is actually a spirit of compassion.
Cole takes his purpose very seriously, as players will encounter him attempting to end the lives of injured soldiers, hoping to stop their pain. Through the events of the thirdDragon Agetitle, players will be able to push this lethal Assassin to become more human, transforming his purposefrom a simple spiritto a real boy, though some players may wish to keep Cole a spirit.
5Lucanis Dellamorte
An Antivan Crow Better Known As The Demon Of Vyrantium
Any fans of the Antivan Crows may be aware of the Dellamorte name, especially as Lucanis' grandmother is the First Talon of this Assassin Organization. Lucanis isn’t the player’s regular assassin, as although incredibly skilled for the job, he has been having some of his own personal issues.
Lucanis is possessed by a demon of Spite who wishes for revenge, like Lucanis, for being trapped by the Venatori. Throughout the story ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, it is up to the player to help Lucanis and Spite see eye-to-eye, as well as get to the bottom of who betrayed him.
Although Lucanis is an incredible rogue companion, he isn’t the firstAntivan Crowplayers have been able to recruit inDragon Age. InDragon Age: Origins, the player’s life is first threatened by the sweet-talking elf, Zevran Arainai. Although his attempt fails, players are given the choice to end this elf’s life or recruit him onto the team.
Those who choose to spare Zevran have a friend for life as well as a gifted assassin, though we don’t talk about his lock-picking skills. Even as the last companion a player is likely to recruit depending on the order a player has decided to play the game in, Zevran had great potential inOrigins, which saw him not only escape the Crows but also return once more inDragon Age 2as a regular NPC.
