Summary
Dragon Age: The Veilguardhasintroduced great new companionsto a series known for its beloved character writing. Players are having a great time bringing these new faces with them into battle, but there are some old friends that might still be missed.
Some characters from previous games make appearances, including Dorian fromDragon Age: Inquisitionand Isabella fromDragon Age 2.In addition,Morrigan once again returns as an active character after her first appearance inDragon Age: Originsand her return inDragon Age: Inquisition.Even so, there are some characters who would have been a great match for this new northern setting.
Anders,a human mage who first appears inDragon Age: Originsand returns inDragon Age 2,may have had quite the explosive exit to the series. Still, there are some narrative threads thatVeilguardcould be poised to wrap up, even if many characters may not be so happy to see him.
Although Varric mentions his safe escape from the city of Kirkwall inDragon Age: Inquisition, it would be interesting to see his reaction to the war between mages and templars, the development of the Inquisition, or the changes Solas and the other elven gods are making to the Veil. Anders could also create some interesting conflict, as his morals more closely align with Solas: Both are mages willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish their goals.
Sten wasthe first Qunari companion in theDragon Ageseries. Allowing him to return, having renounced his position in the Antaam, would give players a look into this culture from a character that once found his home within it. Conversations between Taash and Sten would be incredibly interesting and could make for some great character development for them both, since, inVeilguard, Taash is the only Qunari on Rook’s team
It would also be interesting to see how an ex-Antaam leader would interact with the Crows in Treviso: Would he be a welcome asset or a wary ally?
6Sera
Would Fit Right In With The Tone Of Veilguard
While there are references to Sera and her “people” inDragon Age: The Veilguard,including a unique grenade belt that casts bees,Sera’s presence is regretfully nonexistent. Her quick wit and love for common folk would fit right in with the tone ofVeilguard,and Rook’s team is missing a rogue with that traditional fantasy feel. And after all, who wouldn’t want to see her steal some Venatori pants?
She may be a more divisive companion, but what makes her controversial would be the same traits that would make her a greatVeilguardcompanion: making no sense and taking nothing seriously. Plus, Sera would have some fascinating takes on the class structure in the highly stratified Tevinter.
5Cole
A Little More Compassion
Since a potential outcome for Cole to be wandering the Fade after the events ofDragon Age: Inquisition,it would make perfect sense for him to appear in the lighthouse. His unique relationship with Solas would make for great interactions between the two now thatSolas' semi-godhood is known. Learning that elves potentially come from spirits might also be interesting information for Cole and his identity struggle between humanity and spirithood.
Cole would have even made an interesting substitute for the Caretaker or, if he leaned into his humanity inInquisition,a friendly face among the wounded in whatever city the player chooses not to help in the “A Warden’s Best Friend” quest.
4Iron Bull
TheIron Bull, To Be Precise
No one would be more excited aboutfighting two dragons at oncethanDragon Age: Inquisition’s Iron Bull. Though the team already has a designated dragon hunter in Taash, Iron Bull would provide some great banter between existing companions and would definitely have plenty of cause to utilize his skills. That is if Rook can afford him.
Iron Bull would have some interesting things to add to Taash’s character development, given his relationship with Krem inInquisitionand his knowledge of traditional Qunari concepts of gender. Perhaps he could serve as a fatherly figure who could help them understand both themselves and their mother better.
3Zevran
A Murderer Of Crows
Some players have noted that the Crows seem a little more tame inDragon Age: The Veilguardthan in previous games, and who better to unearth that history than Zevran? Mentioned briefly in notes and dialog as the Crow that halted the assassins' activity in Fereldan, Zevran would be an excellent addition to bring in some of the gray morality of the Crows front and center.
Of course, he would have to make some kind of peace with Lucanis in order to join Rook, but maybe a little conflict among companions would be welcome.
2Merrill
Everyone’s Favorite Blood Mage
Merrill, a Dalish blood mage who first appeared inDragon Age: Originsand returned as a companion inDragon Age 2would fit right in at the lighthouse. She repairs her own eluvian inDragon Age 2,which must have an entrance in the crossroads. Her interest in ancient elven culture and magic would make her an excellent asset against the gods, and her use of blood magic would be especially interesting in theVeilguardsetting (though perhaps difficult to pull off mechanically).
Her relationship with fellow Dalish magic expert Bellara would be a sight to see, though perhaps the two overlap too much in both skillset and personality to exist in the same game.
Gamers had their fingers crossed for at least a Fenris cameo inDragon Age: The Veilguard,but sadly, it was not to be. He would fit perfectly into the ranks of the Shadow Dragons, given his goal of ending slavery in Tevinter (though maybe his preferred method, killing every single magister, would be too extreme for the group).
Writers have also said thathis tattoos are extremely difficult to add to a game, requiring his own individual body model. Still, Fenris is a fan favorite, and given the Tevinter setting, it would have been great to see him rip out some Venatori hearts on the streets of Minrathous.
