Parthalan

Parthalan is an ancestor of Hawke.

Background
Parthalan is a mage that helped King Calenhad unite Ferelden. He eventually fled Ferelden,afraid of Chantry persecution.

Trivia

 * Hawke uses Parthalan's staff in the Destiny trailer.
 * You also have a chance to aquire his staff in-game if you register to get the staff on the Dragon Age II site.