What choices would [character] make if they were the Inquisitor?

Inquisitor Zevran Aranai
- use Leliana and Josephine in WT missons
- accept being called Herald of Andraste... because it will get more people in bed
- ally with mages. Hope they will jump to his bad and make nice things with electricity.
- companions: Bring everyone.
- doesn't drink from the Well. Let's Morrigan handle that nasty thing.
- let Wardens stay. They can be useful.
- Blackwall stays and is forgiven. Zevran doesn't seem to hold anything against anyone.
- Divine Leliana because more sex with everyone AND in Chantry robes

Inquisitor Fenris
- use mostly Cullen, sometimes Leliana during WT missions.
- denyies being Herald of Andraste.
- brings Templars to Haven (probably as allies). Mages are just walking calamities waiting to happen.
- companions: Doesn't recruit Sera, tries to kill Cole, kills Dorian. Everyone else is recruited.
- Blackwall: pardoned. Fenris doesn't seem to care about these things.
- Gaspard as an emperor. He's strong warrior and general, he's straightforward and Fenris doesn't care about elves anyway.
- Wardens exiled. Blood magic using fools.
- Warden is left in the Fade.
- let Morrigan drink from the Well. Better watch that witch getting drowned in knowledge than try it on yourself.
- romance: Isabela or Hawke, obviously.
- Divine Cassandra. Leliana is well meaning fool, Vivienne would end up as a southern magister.
- Solas: "I suspect yo--" - gets heart ripped from his chest -

Inquisitor Dog/Barkspawn/Insert name
- -bark- Herald!
- -bark- Josephine and Cullen!
- -bark- Wardens!
- -bark- Friends!
- -bark- takes the throne for himself!
- -bark- both Templars and Mages!
- -bark- drinks all the magic water!
- -bark- Divine Baby Dragon!
- -bark- licks Egghead!

It's exaggerated. I just remembered this short comic trip with Hawke, Inquisitor, Fenris and Dorian: "Oh, I recognized this elf from Danarius' fancy parties! How have you been? You look goo--"
I change my mind on Sera, he would definitely recruit her. They are fisting buddies after all.

I laughed waaaaay harder than I should have, thanks.

I do think he'd recruit Sera, though. Fisting buddies, drinking buddies, grousing-about-magic buddies, and Fenris has a surprisingly juvenile sense of humor. ("Hawke stepped in the poopy!", anyone?)

Actually, I think his biggest approval gain is by forcing the three into a stalemate, IIRC.
His approval at the Well depends on if he's being romanced (does not approve of using it) or not (approves).

Anders (Not that easy, as I thought...)

• He would doubt that this would be Andraste's blessing, but he would accept the title of Herald of Andraste for a reason:
– it's too useful for his cause to refuse. (The mages must be free, by the name of Andraste!)
– it's is too ironic to refuse...
• Recruits everyone, except The Iron Bull. He extremely hates the Qun. Or... if he would curious, how much Bull's brainwashed, he wouldn't able to think of the Qunari alliance.
• Of course, he allies with the mages, but he would be incredibly disappointed.
• The Inquisitor speech in Skyhold: A mage did it! "With fear running rampant, they need to see a mage standing for what is right."
• Public truce. They deserved each other.
• He would be extremely angry about the using blood magic, but even knows, how useful are the Wardens. (And he heard the false calling.)
• He would leave in the Fade the Warden: no way he would sacrifice Hawke.
• Probably he would send Blackwall to the Grey Wardens. This is a compromise with Justice: perhaps Anders would able to pardon him, but Justice would against the full pardon (Awakening: Nathaniel-Justice party banter).
• I suppose he wouldn't drink from the well.
• Leliana is his choice. This is why he fought.
• He's in the romance with Hawke. And if not? Well... no one.

He didn't like Tallis. 
Anders to Tallis: So, the Qun, huh? You just... woke up one day and decided "what I really need in life is a big guy with horns telling me everything I should think?"
(If Hawke asks Tallis to join the party)
Anders: Oh, think of the conversations! What brand of zealotry shall we discuss today? I don't know, there are so many options...
Tallis: You're not a very nice person, are you?
Anders: You asked if you'd fit in.

And Anders summarizes Ketoyan's arguments:

So: perhaps, he would like Tal-Vashoth Bull, but he doesn't have enough reason to accept Bull's quest.

At the moment, when the Inquisitor decide, to go for the dreadnoughts, the Inquisitor doesn't know, the Venatori will attack the dreadnoughts, and depend on the choice, Bull can be a Tal-Vashoth. The Inquisitor only knows, this is a chance to an alliance with the Qunari.

Anders would never able to accept even the slightest possibility alliance with the Qun. Haha, if the survival of the world would depend on the alliance with the Qun, he would doubt, the survival worth it... Anyway: Anders has his own limits.

I think you mean.... curbstomp battle.  get rekt feather pauldrons 😎

Too bad he doesn't do that to the 'my way or the highway' Anders

Inquisitor Alistair
-Went to the Temple as a representative of the Grey Wardens and noticed when a bunch of other Wardens disappeared half-way through the negotiations.
-Freaked about having a glowing green hand and being called the Herald of Andraste.
-Sad and confused when Cassandra interrogates him and tells him about the Temple blowing up.
Leadership Style: More of less lets Cullen, Josephine and Cassandra deal with things and tell him what do and what to say. Prefers diplomacy, but not afraid of using a military solution during War Table missions. Mostly picks sarcastic dialogue choices. Hates and is terrified of politics.
Companions: Recruits everyone. Gets along with Blackwall, Varric, Iron Bull, and Sera. Intimidated by Cassandra. Nervous around Dorian at first but grows to like him. Same goes for Cole. Dislikes Vivienne and thinks Solas is boring and too grandfatherly.
Companion Quests: Tells Cassandra to abandon the Seekers. Tells Iron Bull to save the Chargers. Let's Blackwall rot in jail. Lets Sera kill Harmond. Makes Cole more human. Tells Dorian to make peace with his father. Helps Vivienne get the heart. Helps Solas save his spirit friend. Doesn't let him murder the mages.
Main Party: Blackwall, Varric, Dorian.
Main Quests: Conscripts the Templars. Says "I'll do it because it's right," when officially made Inquisitor. Recruits the Grey Wardens (obviously). Tells the Orlesian leaders to all work together to help Orlais. Doesn't drink from the Well. Wants to stop Solas.
Divine Choice: Hard to say. Could be either Cass or Leliana, really.
Romance: Josephine

Inquisitor Merrill
-Went to the Temple as a spy for her Clan. Also, just wanted to see more of the world.
-Fascinating by the Mark and wants to learn more about it. Doesn't like being called the Herald of Andraste and sticks by the Dalish Gods.
-Really scared and confused when Cassandra interrogates her.
Leadership Style: Relies on Josephine and Leliana, but tries to adapt to being a leader. Not very assertive at first. Prefers cooperating and working as a team than being the final word on things. Mostly picks friendly/nice dialogue choices. Uses diplomacy and sneakiness when doing War Table missions. Conflicted about seeing Cullen again and has lot of awkward moments with him.
Companions: Doesn't recruit Sera, Cole or Iron Bull. Loves listening to Solas about magic and the elven past, but gets annoyed with whenever he mocks or criticizes the Dalish. Sees Varric as the only normal thing in her life right now and always has him as a part of the part. Sees Blackwall as a father figure and likes Dorian's humor, but gets real mad about his slavery apologist attitudes though. Argues with Cassandra a lot about the Maker and mages. Slowly begins to hate Vivienne and tries to kick her out.
Companion Quests: Tells Cassandra to abandon the Seekers. Makes Blackwall join the Grey Wardens. Tells Dorian that his father is an asshole. Doesn't help Vivienne get the heart. Helps Solas spirit save his friend. Doesn't let him kill the mages.
Main Party: Blackwall, Varric, Solas
Main Quests: Allies with the Mages. Says "An elf will stand for us all," when officially made Inquisitor. Recruits the Grey Wardens. Helps Briala blackmail Gaspard. Totally drinks from the Well. Totally heartbroken and shaken to core when she finds out Solas and the Elven Gods. Wants to save Solas.
Divine Choice: Softened Leliana.
Romance: Sera! Solas.

Inquisitor Sera
-Went to the Temple for a Red Jenny mission. "Long story. Had to nick some papers from a commander-knight or whatever to make some pushy merchant in Val Royeaux give me some old tapestry, so... You know what? Doesn't matter. Weird shit just happened and now I'm veily."
-Absolutely freaking out about the Mark, the Temple, being imprisoned, and being called the Herald of Andraste. "Pretty sure I was screaming, too. And cursing. A lot. About everything...Especially about the not-memories getting worse."
-Really angry and scared when Cassandra interrogates her. "If she wasn't so well-fit I probably would have headbutted her or something."
Leadership Style: Doesn't want to deal with any of this shit. Let's the advisers run the show for the most part, but makes her voice ahead when a specific issues come up. Not a great strategist or diplomat, but is able to gain the trust of the peasantry across Southern Thedas by having the Inquisition focus on protecting them. Makes few friends from the nobility and actively shuns them whenever possible. Almost always uses Leliana doing War Table missions. Doesn't think Josephine is to bad and actually listens to her sometimes. Maybe they delevop a My Fair Lady thing. Mostly makes fun of Cullen for being serious all the time.
Companions: Doesn't recruit Cole. "Nope. Not even going to think about that again." Best friends with Dorian and Blackwall. Sees Blackwall as a father figure. Thinks Iron Bull is fun, but weird for all the Qunari stuff. Insecure around Varric. Thinks Cassandra needs to relax more. Loves to watch her attack these training dummies. "She is pretty, wow." Quickly regrets recruiting Vivienne "She didn't even bring the Circle mages she promised! The sneaky priss cheated us!"
Companion Quests: Tells Cassandra to abandon the Seekers. Sets Blackwall completely free "He's trying. That's got to count for something, yeah?". Tells Dorian that his father is an arsehole "Elfy elves always want elves to make more elves, even when they like people with the same parts. Shouldn't be surprised that Vints do the same thing. Arseholes!" Doesn't help Vivienne get the heart "Suck it Vivvy!" Doesn't help Solas save his spirit friend.
Main Party: Blackwall, Dorian, Cassandra ("Fighting is always better with candy. No one tell her I said that!")
Main Quests: Conscripts the Templars "Someone had to finally tell them how to do their jobs." Says "I'll do it because it's ("fucking") right" when officially made Inquisitor. Recruits the Grey Wardens. Blackmails all three Orlesian to work her "Yeah, that's, right. You nobs work for us now. Get used to it, arseholes." Doesn't drink from the Well "That raven girl was freaking out of bloody mind. Who goes INTO a pool of whispery water?". Actually feels bad about the ancient elves "So even back then even bigger magey nobs liked to punch down. Figures." Wants to stop Solas "I knew it! I did!"
Divine Choice: Hardened Leliana. "About time the Chantry actually started helping the little people. Not sure about letting the robes do whatever, but I guess they've been pissed on too."
Romance: Dagna. ("Widdles! Wifey Widdles!!!)

Walter Black KILL ME I LOVE INQUISITOR LOGHAIN. His relationships with the advisors. With Varric. With Sera. With CASSANDRA. Maker, now I'm picturing Loghain breaking out the flowers and champagne and reciting epic love poetry...

Also



LMAAOOOO

I dunno, if he let her possess his kid with the soul of an untained Old God I don't think he'd have many qualms about Morrigan making even more risky choices...

Since no-one has suggested one for Hawke yet;

Inquisitor Hawke

- Denies being the Herald of Andraste, joking that the Maker wouldn't chose someone that keeps being around temples that explode.

- Went to the Temple to observe, feeling slightly responsible for the part they played in things getting as they were.

Leadership style: Often prefers Leliana's approach when dealing with problems that require subtle touches. Turns to Josephine when diplomacy is better served, such as dealing with nobles. Prefers to use Cullen when boots are needed on the ground and the flag needs to be shown, or if things need to be built/repaired in a jiffy.

Companions: Recruits everyone.

Bull: Appreciates his upfront honesty, compared to the last Qunari spy they worked with. Definitely drinking buddies.
Solas: Enjoys discussing the Fade, history and magic with him.
Cole: Initially wary, but quickly won over by his kind and gentle nature.
Dorian: Surprised to find a Tevinter mage who's nice and isn't trying to kill them. Not in a rush to introduce him to Fenris though.
Vivienne: Dislikes her snobbery and elitist nature, but values her skill and connections.
Cassandra: Enjoys playfully teasing her, but genuinely admires her. Not-so-secretly has a crush on her.
Sera: They are engaged in an ever-escalating prank war with each other that may soon destroy Skyhold.
Blackwall: Another drinking buddy, swapping stories about life in the Marches. Jokingly dubs him "Ser Beefcakes".
Varric: Duh, the boys are back in town.

Companion Quests:

Leliana: Softens her to be more like the Sister they knew in Lothering.
Josephine: Agrees with Leliana's plan to remove the hit.
Cullen: Supports him in kicking his Lyrium addiction.
Solas: Helps unbind Solas' friend to end her suffering. Disapproves, but lets him deal with the mages.
Varric: Helps Varric and Bianca deal with the Red Lyrium smugglers.
Sera: Lets her deal with Pel Harmond, as he reminded them far too much of Baron Arlange.
Bull: Urges Bull to save the Chargers.
Cole: Helps him become more human, agreeing with Varric that he deserves to be a person.
Dorian: Having lost enough of their own family, urges Dorian to try and reconcile with his father while they still can.
Blackwall: Offers him a full pardon, feeling his actions in the Inquisition have redeemed him of his former crimes.
Vivienne: Despite Vivienne's lack of transparency, helps track down the Snowy Wyvern heart, as it's the decent thing to do.
Cassandra: Convinces her to rebuild the Seekers.

Main Party: Cassandra, Varric and either Solas/Dorian.

Main Quests:

In Hushed Whispers: Sided with the Mages. It feels more natural for Hawke to be predisposed towards helping mages due to their father and Bethany (or if a mage themselves). The mages were also the first side (it seems) to approach them with an offer of help in Val Royeaux. Also the "Lord Seeker" reminds them way too much of Meredith.

In Your Heart Shall Burn: Managed to successfully rescue the Haven townsfolk from the Red Templars.

Here Lies the Abyss: Allied with the Wardens. Hawke has (largely) had good dealings with Wardens in the past. And their brother might be one, if alive. Loghain opts to stay behind in the Fade to cover their escape.

Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts: Sides with Celene, reunites her with Briala. Concerned about Gaspard's designs on Ferelden and that his expansionism plans could easily turn towards the Free Marches.

What Pride Had Wrought: Drinks from the Well, as they aren't sure they trust Morrigan with it. And because "Drinking from a Well of Ancient Elven magic, why wouldn't I do that?" seems like a quintessentially Hawke move. Additionally, Flemeth finds it hilarious that Hawke has once again found their fate intertwined with hers.

Jaws of Hakkon: Convinces Sigrid to return her spirit mentor, helps Finn earn his father's name via a clever loophole, competes in the Avvar arena, reveals Inquisitor Ameridan to have been an Elven Mage.

Trespasser: Hopes to redeem Solas if at all possible. Elects to disband the Inquisition and streamline their operation. Joins the Red Jennies. Not sure how to explain any of this to Fenris and especially Merrill. Already debating on what to ask Dagna to make for a new prosthetic hand, the crossbow/grappling hook combo sounds intriguing.

Romance: Hawke is still spoken for with their LI from DA2. Playfully flirt with practically everyone despite this. If single, most likely to end up with Cassandra, Cullen, Dorian or Sera. Might enjoy a one-night stand with Bull. Has a crush on Scout Harding, but who wouldn't?

Judgements: Largely a recruiting judge, if only for the sake of practicality and not desiring to be an executioner. Opts to let the Wardens be the ones to punish Erimond, sends the Mayor to redeem himself in their ranks and tells Ser Ruth they cannot be the one to judge her. Pardons Blackwall and lets him remain in the Inquisition.

Divine Choice: Leliana.