A Friend in the Guard Dragon Age II Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Received from: Varric [Hightown]

Step 1: Meet Aveline

You will receive this mission automatically after speaking with Varric (M3, 5) for the first time. You will meet the dwarf after completing The Destruction of Lothering main quest and reaching [Hightown] for the first time. The task in this mission is to meet with Aveline, who has been working as a guard for the past year. Head off to [Hightown - Hightown Plaza] and choose the path leading south (the Viscount's track) #1. Go up the stairs and you will reach a gate leading to [Hightown - Viscount's Keep] #2. Notice! The location is only available during daylight!

Aveline can be found inside one of the southern corridors #1 (M9, 3). You will be able to ask her lots of additional questions and you will be asked to help her deal with a group of bandits preparing for an attack #2. You can either agree, unlocking a companion quest or refuse. Either way, the mission will come to an end and Aveline will join your party irrespectively of your decision (you can choose your party by the Keep exit).

Companion quest unlocked: The Way It Should Be