Athenril is a small-time and relatively ethical smuggler in Kirkwall offering work for Ferelden refugees.
Involvement
Athenril first appears toward the end of the quest "The Destruction of Lothering." Upon arrival in Kirkwall, Hawke is presented with two options for employment, one of which is to sign on with Athenril and her smugglers; the other option is to join Meeran and his mercenary company. If Hawke joins Athenril's group, the smugglers benefit greatly from Hawke's combat skills and become the only rivals to the Coterie.
Joining Athenril will grant the player the Nefarious achievement.
Athenril is seen again in Act 1 where she offers the quest "Loose Ends." It is hinted that at the conclusion of his/her promised year of servitude to the smugglers, Hawke quit working for Athenril rather abruptly, and the elf seems bitter at having lost this particularly skilled worker.
During the course of "Loose Ends," Hawke must decide whether to reclaim stolen goods for Athenril or give them to the teenaged messenger Pryce so he can care for his sisters. Should Hawke give him the goods and then inform Athenril of this act, Athenril and the smugglers will later attack Hawke and company at night in the Red Lantern District. If Hawke lies and says that the goods were already missing, there will be no retribution, but Athenril will withhold the payment she promised for the quest.
Trivia
- The armor set she is wearing when you first meet her is unique unattainable, unless through console commands.
- She has a blonde version of Morrigan's hairstyle.