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NAME:  Nathaniel Howe AGE: 42 NATIONALITY: Fereldan RACE: Human OCCUPATION: Soldier/strategist	HEIGHT: 6'2" BUILD: Broad back and shoulders HAIR: Black EYES: Grey BEARING: Noble
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: His left shoulder is larger than his right. Might not be noticeable at first glance, but it's definitely there. For veterans, this marks him as a longbowman.

Status

Cured of the Taint.  Living in the Gallows with Anders.

It's more and more widely known that he and the mage Anders are married, at least as much as they can be.

Blunt trauma sustained in combat has left him with considerable rheumatism that takes him out some days.

Reputation

Oh boy.

Nathaniel is the son of one of the most infamous horrible people in the last hundred years. His father was the late Arl Rendon Howe, widely known as "the Butcher of Denerim," who was killed by the Hero of Ferelden during the Blight--after Howe killed the Hero's family and entire household, it must be said. His crimes are too numerous to list here, but suffice it to say he was voiced by Tim Curry. With his downfall, the once-noble Howes lost all lands, titles, and honor.

For Nathaniel himself, your character has probably heard little if they are not a Grey Warden. He made a bit of a splash by saving Teyrn Fergus Cousland's life and regaining some of his disgraced family's land and honor in the last couple of years. Grey Wardens who don't know him might have heard he's "actually a really decent bloke." Some might recall he's frigging brutal with that longbow, and his chevalier training shows when he fights. Characters who were present for the battle against Meredith (the one where she turned into a lyrium statue) would recognize him as someone who aided Hawke in the fight. DA2 companions might even have met him when Hawke saved his life in the Deep Roads.

But chances are you only know the name Howe from his father and have to ask if they're related.

Endured massive blunt chest trauma at the hands foot of a Vengeance demon.  They say he sometimes looks very ill on days when the weather is bad.  Sometimes he doesn't get out of bed.

Led a search and found the Hero of Ferelden dying in the Deep Roads.

Previously a Grey Warden, was cured of the Taint.

Was heard uttering the phrase "widdle puppy" (to describe his miniature mabari, Lady) and has never lived it down.

Hooks

Nathaniel is ripe for that lovely CR that gets off on the wrong foot but gradually becomes better, especially if you're one of the many, many people who got screwed (or tortured, or deposed, whatever) by his father, the late Arl Rendon Howe.

He's also good for providing a mentor/grumpy dad figure for young folks, being polite to people who are horrible to him, and diplomacy shit.

And he will train anyone in the Ranger specialization.