Nathaniel Howe (character)

Overview
GAME INFORMATION

Current player: Kel

Canon: Dragon Age: Origins (Video game)

Canon point: Post-DA2

Unit Number: 205

Chosen weapon: The Howe Bow

Exsilium role: Fighter

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Nathaniel Howe

Age: Mid-thirties

Species: Human

Title: Grey Warden

Alignment: Lawful Good

Notable Features: Prominant nose, broody scowl, braided hair

Personality
Nathaniel is thoughtful and steadfast. Careful to always remain in control of himself, he keeps his emotions and feelings to himself as much as possible. But that doesn’t mean he lacks emotion, quite the contrary: Nathaniel’s emotions run deep. He loves passionately, angers quickly and fiercely. It is his strong emotions that cause him to keep himself in check.

Though it is only hinted at in game, Nathaniel’s relationship with his father was very volatile, mainly because he proved to be such a disapointment to Rendon. As the eldest son – and subsequent heir – Nathaniel was likely under a great deal of pressure to be like his father. Since Rendon was clearly ruthless, power-hungry, and despised people who were weaker than him, it’s easy to conclude that he would be less than happy with Nathaniel, who proves to be quite compassionate towards others, as well as respectful and caring. As Nathaniel himself says, “My father often forgot that nobility has another meaning,” indicating that Nathaniel didn’t approve of his father either, despite the fact that he has a hard time accepting what his father did during the Blight.

Nathaniel is wary of trusting others at first. He keeps them at a distance, assessing them for any possible threat or ill intentions. Once he does become close to someone, though, he is very loyal. Though he has no desire to become a Grey Warden at first, he eventually takes pride in being one, and devotes himself to upholding the honor of the Wardens, as well as restoring honor to his family’s name. Honor and nobility are two things that are extremely important to Nathaniel.

Abilities
Nathaniel has no magical abilities, but he is your traditional RPG rogue. In addition to being proficient with various weapons such as daggers, swords, and bows, he is also skilled in tracking and hunting, as well as poison-making and lockpicking.

There are several different schools of specialization for rogues in the game. The three I’ve chosen for Nathaniel are:

Assassin

Bard

Duelist

He’s also proficient in the Archery tree

Exsilium History
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Relationships
Anders: Lover and possible matesprit (he's still trying to figure that part out).

Martin Septim: Former flatmate and one of Nathaniel's closest friends in Exsilium.

Robin of Loxley: Fellow archer and a potential close friend.

Alistair and Anora: King and Queen of Ferelden, Nathaniel's home country. Pretty much the only two people among the Transports who he'll take orders from. He may not be fond of Anora, but he respects her leadership abilities. Alistair has proven himself back home as being a formidable fighter, and a fairly respectable leader as well.