Background
Stroud is a Grey Warden from the Free Marches. He appears to be of a high rank, since he is first seen with two men guarding and following him. Stroud is a warrior fighting with a two-handed sword and also carries an Orleasion accent.
Involvement
During the expedition in the Deep Roads, if Hawke decides to bring Bethany/Carver with him, he/she will be attacked by the darkspawn and soon will faint due to the taint of the darkspawn. If Anders is also part of the expedition, he will propose to search for a grey warden in the area to ask him to let Bethany or Carver join the order. That Grey Warden is Stroud. The next Involvement Stroud has is during the pillage of Lowtown from the Qunari. While fighting outside of Gamlen's home you will meet him and two other male soldiers. He announces that he is traveling to Orlais and will not answer why.
Result
After some negotiations with Anders, Stroud will accept to let Hawke's sibling attempt to join the Grey Wardens, saying that Anders and him will then be even. Bethany/Carver will survive the initiation off-screen but will leave the party until the end of the game.
Quotes
- "Being a Grey Warden is not a cure. It is a calling."