Cassandra Pentaghast
For those of you who aren’t new to Dragon Age, you are probably already familiar with Cassandra. Her tough, to the point attitude, and her strong beliefs make her a standout character. She also happens to be your very first companion in Dragon Age: Inquisition after finding you, the only survivor of the breach.
You first meet her as you sit in chains during the interrogation by Cassandra and Leliana. She was the right hand of the divine who had just tragically lost her life and is now consumed with a need to find out exactly what part you played in the events. After this initial introduction is when her character really opens up and you begin to realize just how amazing Cassandra truly is.
She is tough, that is clear, but she is also honor bound. She may disagree with some of your decisions but she builds her faith in you and will follow you into the harshest of battles and let no one speak ill of you. As the Thedas she knew slowly changes so to does her character and her views of the world. When in doubt of recent events, you can always count on Cassandra to put things into perspective and renew your conviction.
She is also a surprising source of entertainment when paired with the right companions. Her exchanges with Varric paint an interesting relationship between two characters that would normally be at each other’s throats. Pairing her with some of the sillier companions shows just how mean she can truly be in such a great way. Hearing her question the intelligence of Sera at any given opportunity will almost always bring a smile to your face.
Cassandra’s contribution to combat is nothing to scoff at, as well. She is a seasoned warrior and it shows as you enter the fray. Her ability to not only draw the attention of your enemies but to also quickly put them to rest makes her a truly worthy addition to any party.
