Anders

Anders is an escaped mage from the Circle of Magi and is a companion for Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening.

Background
As an adolescent he was taken to the Circle Tower by the templars, which he despised as he compared it to a prison. He's a very talented mage and has escaped from the tower seven times, only to be captured and brought back by the templars. Despite accusations that he is a Maleficar, he is only an apostate and wants nothing more than to be free. He is seen fighting templars and then greets the player with an "I didn't do it", which may have something to do with his past. His style and manner bears much resemblance to that of Alistair, showing a rather laid-back and care-free attitude. Anders not only joins your party, but you can invoke the right of conscription and put him through the joining to become a Grey Warden.

Quotes
See also Anders' Dialogue


 * "After my seventh escape attempt, you'd thought they'd given me credit for trying."
 * "All I want is a pretty girl, a decent meal, and the right to shoot lightning at fools."
 * "It's a pleasant stroll through the park--with darkspawn!"
 * "Maker's breath, kitty. What have you been eating?"

Quests

 * Freedom for Anders

Gifts

 * Kitten
 * Golden Earring
 * Knitted Scarf
 * Bell Collar
 * Phylacteries: A History Written in Blood
 * Engraved Silver Bracers

Trivia

 * Greg Ellis also voices Cullen, a templar.


 * Anders seems to have the same hairstyle and earring as Duncan.


 * Though he uses a fire spell when you first meet him, he does not have the spell when he joins your party.

External Link

 * Anders Companion Trailer IGN.com