Marjolaine

Marjolaine is a character from Leliana's past. She is described in detail by Leliana if you strike up a conversation about Leliana's past after your approval rating with her is high enough.

Background
Marjolaine is described first as Leliana's mentor in Orlais. Orlesian bards often function as spies and agents of intrigue, and this was precisely the sort of training Leliana received from her mentor. Once Leliana's training was complete, Marjolaine then functioned as her employer, sending her on dangerous assignments to gather intelligence. This continued until Leliana began realizing that some of the assignments she was on were betraying her own country. Leliana confronted Marjolaine with this information, where Marjolaine reassured her underling that all was well. Marjolaine then betrayed Leliana by insinuating to Orlesian authorities that Leliana was the traitor to Orlais. Leliana discovered her master's treachery and this was the cause of Leliana's flight from Orlais to Ferelden. Once in Ferelden, Leliana joined the Chantry in Lothering. It was in Lothering where Leliana meets The Warden. Leliana assumed her dealing with Marjolaine were complete, but little did she know that her former mentor was still keeping tabs on her movement. Marjolaine would catch up with Leliana again in the events that took place in a quest called Leliana's Past.

Leliana also describes Marjolaine as someone she was in love with, although the precise nature of this love is not elaborated upon.

Involvement
Leliana's Past

Quotes
"This country smells like wet dog."