I was tagged by ltleflrt for this! It was really fun to think about since I haven’t developed Ianto’s personality yet. :3

1. Origin/class/gender/age. Do you have headcanons about their origin that inquisition doesn’t cover? expand it.

Ianto Trevelyan is a male human rogue. He is 28 years old when he attends the Conclave. His family is heavily religious, and it is an indispensable part  of his life and how he approaches the world. However, he attended the Conclave over the other members of his family because he is one of the few members who believes that religion should never serve as an excuse to oppress others, even if their practices go against his beliefs. He lives his life in a way that says it’s not his job to be judge and jury for anyone who doesn’t agree with him, and firmly believes that the gods will sort it all out when they die. Until then, it’s not his place. Therefore, he disapproves of the templar oppression of the mages and finds the Circles distasteful. Though he does agree that mages should have strict laws governing themselves and the use of blood magic or forms of magic to control others, he thinks that many mages would be capable of leading their kind in the proper way.

All in all, though Ianto is Andrastian and considers the Mark to be a gift from her, he believes very much in other gods as well, never questioning the reality of others, and therefore his policy of not judging others by his own belief structure is easily accomplished. 

Ianto’s father and mother are both still living. His father is a Free Marches noble, and his mother is from Kirkwall. She fled to the Free Marches during Hawke’s time, found Ianto’s father, and fell in love with his charm and the somewhat rustic lifestyle. Ianto is the first son, and third child of eight. Their family has close lineage ties to the Couselands.

2. Meaning behind their name, or at least reason why you chose it. Any would do.

My recent Bioware OC’s have all been named Ianto. I began with creating Ianto Shepard, but have since gone back in other games to make an Ianto for each one. And they all vary wildly in personality, temperament, and even looks, they all have green eyes and hella cheekbones. And they’re all gay.

3. Any extra AU’s they’re involved in?

Not at present. He’s still a newly perfected gem of mine.

4. What nickname Varric gave them (or would if they ever met)?

Varric calls him “Bright Eyes” and used to call him “The Arrow” until Ianto beat him at an archery contest. He might hold a grudge forever.

5. Favourite scent. Do they use it as a perfume? (I’m probably weird for wanting to smell your oc- I know that)

Ianto prefers musky scents or ones that smell like cinnamon. It reminds him of home. There’s a certain eau de toilette with a cinnamon and clove scent he’s particularly fond of.

6. Their love interest. Why they were attracted to that certain person.

Even though he tried to keep things profession, he was honest when he told Dorian that there was no one he’d rather be stuck in time with, past or present. He never thought that he would find a lover at the end of the world, but sometimes it happens, and it certainly happened to him. He wouldn’t say that he was swept away into his feelings for Dorian, in fact they developed slowly, considering Dorian’s grandstanding at first grated on his nerves. But the more he came to know Dorian the more that he realized the big talk and pompous attitude was a defense mechanism, and endearing when not used all the time.

Dorian once asked Ianto who he might have chosen to “inquisit” had they not met, and Ianto admitted that he easily could have fallen in love with Krem.

7. Fighting style, preferred weapons, favourite spells. You can use all dragon age classes and specializations in da universe as long as it sticks to canon.

Ianto prefers ornate and powerful bows. The Bow of the Dragon is a personal favorite for its beauty and power. He is quite adept at finding the high ground and raining down flaming arrows by the dozen. He’s not stealthy when spotted by any means, but it’s not really a downside since he tends to spot the enemies and seek out the most profitable high ground before they know what hits them. And if someone gets too close, well, Ianto has a dagger and a jar of bees.

8. Sum up their personality. Diplomatic, humorous or aggressive? Do they enjoy violence? What’s their philosophy on killing.

Ianto is regularly humorous, but more so when Dorian is present. He was a very dour child, so his personality is largely diplomatic, especially where Inquisition matters are concerned. Seeing as how he truly believes he was blessed by Andraste, he takes all of his duties and roles seriously. 

His personality tends to shift depending on who he’s with. He laughs easily in the presence of the Chargers and can talk for hours weaving stories with Varric. His training with Cassandra is all business, and he could play Wicked Grace for a full day silently with Cullen. 

Ianto avoids violence when he can, but he also realizes that it is not the world they live in at present, and he tries his best to be fair and just in his judgments as Inquisitor, since it’s a responsibility he was given and can’t refuse. He understands the grim necessity of capital punishment sometimes, but is loathe to order it himself, though he has before.

9. Do they appear attractive for their own brethren? Are they’re attractive by human beauty standards?

Ianto isn’t particularly vain, but he’s been to enough balls to know that he is attractive, and the most popular among his siblings.

10. Place them on D&D character alignment chart.

Apparently Ianto is Neutral Good, though I don’t know much about D&D and only did the test for him, so I can’t say whether that’s accurate or not.

11. Give me link to their inspiration/development tag. Pretty please 🙂

I’ve got nothing for him yet seeing as how I’m still on my first playthrough with his new design!