10 Characters Who Should Have Been In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
has always been famous for its variety of companions and is no exception, with seven characters joining Rook on their quest to save Thedas. However, there were some familiar faces from previous titles that people understandably expected to see, either as companions or as cameos. While some of these absences make sense, there are others that seem like a missed opportunity.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.]
has plenty of cameos with a plethora of characters returning from previous games, books, and comics. From previous companions such as Morrigan and Dorian to minor characters who have been expanded on, such as Harding, Evka, and Antoine, has lots of pre-established characters from throughout the series to make the world feel more connected. However, there are a few great characters that would have tied in well with the setting and plot that are unfortunately missing.
Velanna is an often-forgotten companion, which is such a shame as she's a fantastically written character. Making her one and only appearance in the DLC,, Velanna can join the Grey Wardens after agreeing to work together with the Warden-Commander to find her missing sister. When first met, Velanna is at the lowest point of her life after leaving her clan, losing her sister, and committing several murders to avenge her fallen friends.
Velanna would have tied in wonderfully with ’s plot as she has links to both the Grey Wardens and the Dalish, giving multiple ways she could have appeared. Her inclusion would have provided a fascinating perspective on the Evanuris, particularly Ghilan'nain’s attack on Weisshaupt. It would have been nice to have Velanna as a temporary companion during the siege to hear her opinions and complaints about the situation.
Another companion introduced in was Sigrun, a casteless dwarf, who was the opposite of Velanna in personality. While Velanna was grumpy and abrasive, Sigrun was upbeat and friendly with lots of funny banter. Sigrun was a
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