Dorian Pavus

"I'm here to set things right. Also? To look dashing. That part's less difficult."

Dorian Pavus is a human Altus mage of the Tevinter Imperium, and a companion in Dragon Age: Inquisition. He is a potential romance option for a male Inquisitor.

Background
Dorian was born to a prestigious family of the Tevinter Imperium, demonstrating from an early age a flair for magic which made him the envy of his peers. He served as a student under magister Alexius, though eventually became disillusioned with Tevinter culture.

With his magical ability, wit and charm, it would seem he would have had a promising career in Tevinter had Dorian not become a pariah for opposing everything his homeland stands for. Dorian bears his ostracism with pride as he feels Tevinter will only change if someone like him makes a difference.

Trivia

 * He is the first male companion who is an exclusive romance option for a male protagonist in the Dragon Age series.
 * Promotional material for Dragon Age: Inquisition describes him as "The Redeemer".
 * Dorian is named after the character "Prince Dorian" from the cartoon series The Mighty Hercules, which ran from 1962-1966.
 * Dorian is described as fun, gregarious, outgoing and likeable.
 * Dorian enjoys playing chess.
 * Dorian was written by David Gaider.
 * Dorian's greatest fear is to fall to temptation.

Quotes

 * "If I truly believed my homeland was beyond all hope, I wouldn't miss it so much."
 * (About mages ruling) "Strange? Why are you less qualified to rule than some tart with a fancy crown?"
 * "Better to be in the fold than out in the wilds? For a sheep, that is."
 * "Living a lie... it festers inside you, like poison. You have to fight for what's in your heart."

Dialogue

 * Dorian: "Where did you get all those arrows, Sera? You've got hundreds."
 * Sera: "From your arse!"
 * Dorian: "Well my arse should open up a shop! Apparently it's quite prolific."


 * Iron Bull: "So, Dorian, about last night..."
 * Dorian: (sighs) "Discretion isn't your thing, is it?"
 * Iron Bull: "Three times! Also, do you want those silky underthings back, or did you leave those like a token? Or...wait, did you 'forget' them so you'd have an excuse to come back? You sly dog!"
 * Dorian: "If you choose to leave your door unlocked like a savage, I may or may not come."
 * Iron Bull: "Speak for yourself."