Lanaya

Lanaya is the apprentice, or "first", of Keeper Zathrian.

Background
Lanaya's parents worked for a merchant. When she was still a child, their caravan was attacked by bandits and she was the only one who survived. She had to serve the bandits for several years (perhaps sexually, implied from her dialogue) until they were killed by the Dalish. Zathrian took pity on her and she was adopted to the clan.

Becoming Zathrian's first was difficult for Lanaya, as she was not born into the clan.

Involvement
The Warden encounters Lanaya after speaking with Zathrian in the Dalish Camp. When asked she tells a brief history of the Dalish as well as the origin of the curse that plagues the forest. If The Warden's coercion skill is high enough (3 points) Lanaya relate what happened to Zathrian, when she mentions that he has lost much. Otherwise, Lanaya will not discuss this point.

Trivia

 * Kimberly Brooks also voiced Gunnery Chief Ashley Williams in Mass Effect. This is reflected in the game, because both characters like to recite poems. And both are hawt.