For me when I role play, I totally detach myself from the character. I really make up a whole new persona for the character before embarking on the story. How the plot works itself out determines the logical choice (in terms of dialogue options) this character would make. So, depending on my mood, I'll play a certain character. If I'm annoyed by work, I take my a**hole character who without any remorse or regret, killed the wounded solider in Ostraga, killed Arl Eamon's son, defiled the ashes (he has no time at all for religion or beliefs in 'something') and threw the knife into Bro. Givolli (sp?) head. [i'm annoyed that when the landsmeet was called and Howe and Logain entered Eamons estate an 'attack' option was not allowed and this character would have gone absolutely berserk] If I'm in a happy mood, I've got mr. goodie two shoes who is very compassionate, won't kill Jowan nor Logain but leaves it to the powers that be, makes peace with the werewolves etc. Having said that, every character I have hates Sten...maybe that is my personality 'crossing over' haha. Stuck up, pompous Qunari. -.-