He also accompanies them to Starkhaven and provides Vaea with a map of Sebastian's keep. On the outside, he is seen as the idle younger brother who spends his time in taverns telling wild stories while people buy him drinks.
The youngest of two brothers, Varric has had a rocky relationship with his brother Bartrand. Critics among the Chantry decry his work as smutty and pulpish. Eventually, Varric takes Ser Aaron on a walk outside to clear his head.