Fiona

"I came to the Circle from the Grey Wardens because I saw something had to be done. In the Wardens, we learn to watch for our moment and seize it — and that moment is now."

Fiona is an elven mage from Orlais. Formerly a Grey Warden, she is now the Grand Enchanter of the Circle of Magi.

Background
Fiona grew up in an alienage in Orlais, presumably in Montsimmard, until her family died and she was orphaned. As a child of seven, she was bought as a slave by Count (now styled Comte) Dorian, who kept her as a "pet." She was sexually and physically abused. Eventually she realized she had magical talents and used them to kill the Count, an act that nearly killed her the first time she used magic. Instead of leaving her to die or summoning the city guard, the Count's widow sent her to the Circle of Magi outside of Montsimmard. There, she was recruited into the Grey Wardens by Commander Genevieve after Fiona begged to be allowed to join. Fiona also saw fellow recruits Duncan and Riordan through their Joining.

Quotes

 * "I am tired of pain. So tired. Aren't you?"
 * "Fuck the Divine... I'm certain the Divine is a perfectly nice person."
 * (If Alistair is King) "I only wanted to know if he [Alistair] was happy. His... father had such hopes for him."
 * (If Grey Warden Alistair is left in The Fade during Here Lies the Abyss) "The Grey Warden, Alistair, they tell me...he died? In the Fade?" (If The Inquisitor replies "He saved us.") "A hero's death. That is...something."

Trivia

 * Duncan named an axe after Fiona.