Jory

Ser Jory is one of the Grey Warden recruits that the Warden meets in Ostagar. He comes from Redcliffe where he served as a knight for Arl Eamon Guerrein. However, after meeting his future wife in Highever, he asked Arl Eamon permission to leave Redcliffe. He was drafted into the Grey Wardens by Duncan after winning a tournament in Highever. His now pregnant wife waits for his return.

Involvement
Jory joins the Warden's group, along with Daveth and Alistair, while they are out on their initiation test, the Joining. Upon realizing that the Joining involves drinking darkspawn blood, and is capable of killing those who undergo it (as proven by Daveth's death), Jory refuses and draws his sword, insisting that he doesn't want to leave his wife and child alone in the world. After he does this, he is promptly killed by Duncan.

Strategy
Class: Warrior

Specialization: NA

Starting Talents/Skills: Ser Jory begins with level 3 Combat Training

Warrior: Powerful

Archery: Aim, Defensive Fire, Crippling Shot, Critical Shot, Rapid Shot

Two-Handed: Pommel Strike, Indomitable, Sunder Arms, Mighty Blow, Powerful Swings

Ser Jory is a temporary companion that will accompany the Warden into the Korcari Wilds (along with Alistair and Daveth) prior to the player's initiation into the ranks of the Grey Wardens. While his primary weapon is a two handed sword, he also comes equiped with a bow as his secondary weapon and is in fact more suited to ranged combat than Daveth, as he has more of the Archery skills to fulfill that role if the player chooses. His willpower is the lowest of the three companions for this scenario and he also has the most skills available for activation (add to that he can also wear the heaviest armor which will contribute to his fatigue), so no matter what you choose to have him do, expect him to burn through his stamina supply in relatively quick order.

Quotes

 * 'There is no glory in this!"
 * "I listened to tales of the Grey Wardens and dreamt one day, I, too would ride a griffon into battle against slavering monsters."
 * "Ser Jory: I'm not a coward but this is foolishness
 * The Warden: You sound like a coward to me.
 * Ser Jory: I am just simply.. trying to stay.. alive"

Trivia

 * When asked to compare a set list of NPCs to food, BioWare employee Cori May said that Jory was most comparable to "broth."
 * Writer Sheryl Chee has said that when going out for a drink Jory would "nurse the same pint for four hours and then fix himself a cup of tea."