Where does DA2's cast fall?

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Last week we ran through the alignments of DA:Origins’ cast. Now let’s break down the DA2 squad using the Lawful/Neutral/Chaotic and Good/Neutral/Evil scales.

Bethany -Neutral Good

Like Wynne before her, as a mage, especially a mage who grew up as an apostate, it’s hard to fit Bethany anywhere else except here. Although she often wonders if life would have been better for everyone if she was in the Circle, I wouldn’t go so far as to say she really upholds the status quo of the law. Although Bethany disregards the law by living as an apostate, she always strives to help people and do good.

Carver - Lawful Neutral

I struggled with Carver. Certainly his life in a family of apostates has moved him more toward a longing for law, even though he lives in defiance of it. That’s exemplified by his desire to join the Templars or his acceptance of his role in the Grey Wardens. I was tempted to put him at Good, but remember his attitudes toward mages, that he’s willing to sometimes ignore the “right” thing in order to side with the law.

Aveline – Lawful Good

By far the easiest one on the list – as Captain of the Guard and with a morally uptight attitude, Aveline doesn’t come close to falling anywhere else. She is the law in Kirkwall and will do anything to protect it, while at the same time being an opponent of anything morally questionable. She’s got a tough exterior but inside is a total goody-two-shoes.

Varric – Lawful Neutral

Varric feels like a fit here. Neutral feels obvious because of his rolls in the somewhat seedier side of Kirkwall. However, throughout the game, Varric always seems to lean towards the side of justice, fairness and general kindness. It’s nearly impossible to make Varric a rival and you only accomplish it by being a psychotic anarchist.

Anders – Chaotic Good

Like Loghain, Anders is willing to destroy the world for a sense of justice. Anders contains strong convictions about the plight of mages and the role of the Chantry and his actions are consistently rebellious in trying to bring down the system. While he’s easily Chaotic, he also falls into Good because throughout the effort he’s always pushing for Hawke to seek justice and treat people fairly.

Fenris - Lawful Evil

I was conflicted about Fenris and really the designation is dependent on which aspect of his life you look at. I relied heavily on the descriptions at Thieves-Guild and even none of those sounded like they fit Fenris too well. Fenris is consistent in his actions and his goals but he’s not above using harsh tactics to accomplish them. While he’s not really willing to watch Hawke burn the world to the ground, he doesn’t have a problem with reaching into someone’s chest and crushing their heart if necessary.

Isabela – Neutral Evil

Isabela is a typical pirate. She loves plunder and booty (of any gender) and mostly only cares about herself. She could care less about whether society triumphs or fails and her personal moral compass is definitely skewed by years of the swashbuckling lifestyle. She’s a staple of this alignment.

Merrill - Chaotic Good

Like Fenris, Merrill feels like she falls victim to circumstances. She’s an outcast of the Dalish as well as a threat to the Chantry because of her path of blood magic. However, even while doing so, Merrill has a strong sense of what is right. Although when it comes to demons and dangerous magic she disagrees, in other cases she’s willing to help those in need and fight for right. She understands what she’s doing and that society views it as wrong, but her convictions and belief in her path are always strong.

Sebastian – Lawful Good

Sebastian is another easy case of Lawful Good. He’s a total choir boy. Although he’s somewhat conflicted about whether or not to march home and reclaim his land, he’s totally devoted the Chantry and the (mostly) good endeavors it undertakes.

Meredith – Lawful Evil

Meredith is the opposite of a Loghain. While Loghain plunges Ferelden into chaos to follow a path he feels is morally right, Meredith uses the law to crush the people of Kirkwall as a tyrant. As Knight Commander of the Templars she is the law and through it she uses it to increase her own power and influence. Although she thinks she’s doing what’s best for Kirkwall, it’s not as idealistic and reasonable as the antagonist of Origins.

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