[quote=Wired]
I don't suppose a Griffin would be a fair advantage? Ha-ha, nah, wouldn't go with my characters history anyway. "And one day the brutal fighter came across a Griffin in a Denerim back-street on his way to The Pearl.":pOn another note, awesome, more interest!New advantage, currently unsure of it myself if I'm honest, opinions?
[/quote]

In a regular DA game I would never allow that but it's in keeping with the spirit of this game which is introducing unexpected elements into a cherished story. It would need a good write-up which explains why this one specimen survived and the griffon would not be able to function as transport at the start of the game for balance reasons. Either it is young or its wings are clipped or crippled.