The dog companion is a well-trained Mabari War Hound that bonds with the player after completing the “Mabari Hound” quest in the camp at Ostagar (Human Nobles have him added to their party automatically during their origin story).
If you can raise your standing with Alistair high enough, he will teach you the Templar specialization.Īlistair is also a potential love interest for a female main character. His expertise with the sword and shield make him an excellent main tank for your party, and his training as a Templar can make a big difference when fighting magic users. He, along with the main character, is the last of the Grey Wardens in Ferelden. He joins your party automatically at Ostagar, and cannot be removed or forced to leave until after the Landsmeet. AlistairĪlistair is the first (or second, depending on whether or not you began with the Human Noble origin) companion that you will encounter.
The assorted companions that players can collect and interact with are incredibly useful and fully developed additions to the story. From HK-47 in Knights of the Old Republic to Wrex in Mass Effect, your companions are always fleshed out enough to make you want to explore their backstories, rather than simply being cookie cutter damage-dealers or healers.īioware’s latest game, Dragon Age: Origins, is no exception to this rule. One of the best parts of a Bioware RPG is the diverse and interesting cast of characters that players can add to their adventuring party.
