Family Matter

Family Matter is a companion quest for Varric in Dragon Age II.

Acquisition
This quest is acquired by turning in the quest An Update with Varric at The Hanged Man.

Walkthrough
Visit Bartrand's mansion in Hightown (night) with Varric in the party. First you play as Varric alone. After defeating all enemies, there will be a cutscene, and then the rest of your party, including Hawke, will arrive. Make your way through the mansion until you come across Bartrand. You must defeat him and more guards. There will then be a dialogue where you can either tell Varric to kill Bartrand or let him go.

Result

 * Either Bartrand is killed, or let go free
 * Begin the quest A Story Being Told

Rewards

 * Red Earth Long One