While introduces lots of great new characters to Thedas, there are also plenty of well-loved characters who return for the series' fourth installment.
The first member of Rook's team, met during the game's introduction sequence, is Lace Harding, who previously appeared in as a scout for the organization.
Harding has a fantastic personal quest in which delves deep into dwarven lore and the idea of forgiveness and compassion. [Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.] Each of Rook's companions in have quests that play out over the course of the game and usually involve personal issues that they need help with.
These questlines not only offer insight into the different characters of the team but also unlock the Hero of the Veilguard status when completed.
This status is important as it unlocks new armor and skills for each companion as well as guarantees their survival in the final battle.