SWTOR Thoughts: Companions
Here are my thoughts on the class companions. Only going through vanilla SWTOR, not going into KOTFE or beyond.
T7: Your basic R2 type little droid buddy. Fun to have around.
Kira Carsen: Interesting backstory. Weird that she’s described as the Knight’s padawan, though. Like her attitude.
Doc: I’d like him more if he wasn’t a womanizer.
Rusk: Somewhat zealous and ruthless. Still, fits for the Knight to have a soldier along.
Lord Scourge: This is how you do a party member who doesn’t necessarily get along or agree with you. You might not like him and he might not like you, but you’re both willing to work together for a united cause.
Qyzen: Interesting character, unique and enjoyable as a companion in a lot of ways. I am not comfortable with the Wookie thing. At all.
Tharan Cedrax: I’d like him more if he wasn’t a womanizer.
Zenith: This guy is interesting because he’s not just a resistance fighter, he’s a revolutionary. He’s somewhat of a morally grey character, but that makes him interesting.
Felix Iresso: I want nice things for my boy.
Nadia Grell: Kind of frustrating you don’t get her as a companion until the second to last planet of the main story. I do not feel comfortable with romancing her in the main game. At all.
Aric Jorgan: He’s rude, he’s a hardass, but I can’t help but like the guy. Helps that he’s got solid morals, too.
Elara Dorne: It takes a lot of guts to look at the society that raised you, say “I’m not okay with all these war crimes”, and run away, only to turn around and fight to take down that society. She’s great. Also, she’s totally autistic, and you can fight me on this. I will hear no bad things about her.
M1-4X: Interesting to have a droid along. They say some things that I am very uncomfortable with.
Tanno Vik: I don’t like him. Full stop.
Yuun: He is a fascinating character. Also, he’s a good guy who just wants to help. 10/10
Corso Riggs: Good kid. Honest fellow. Needs to work on the chauvinism.
Bowdaar: Manages to give us a fresh take on a Wookie party member, which is nice.
Risha: Is she out to betray you? Is she secretly going to kill you? No, she’s really just kind of an awkward gearhead who secretly wants more friends. She’ll never admit it, though.
Akaavi Spar: She is a Mandalorian. She has muscles. YES. Kinda wish she was less pro-Empire, though.
Guss Tuno: This kid is so far over his head it’s ridiculous. Honestly, shouldn’t be looking at criminals for role models, but I think he’s got a good heart.
Vette: She’s great. Ex-pirate, skilled thief, and manages to remain cheerful and kindhearted throughout it all.
Malavai Quinn: On the one hand, he’s cute, competent, and very much interested in a meritocracy. On the other hand, he’s racist, imperialistic, and will do war crimes. So, I’ll take him along, but I won’t like it.
Jaesa Willsaam: Girl needs some time to be herself. Also needs time to figure out who she wants to be. I just want nice things for her.
Pierce: He’s a bloodthirsty dick. Idk what else to say.
Broonmark: I can work with him.
Khem Val: How is the murderous assassin who starts off wanting me dead the most trustworthy person I meet for 4 planets?
Andronikos Revel: He’s softer than he acts. Not the best person, but hey, as long as I keep my knives out of his back he won’t try to shoot me. Sounds like a good deal to me.
Ashara Zavros: Gray Jedi. Thank goodness. Wish she could call me something besides “my lord”.
Talos Drellik: Dude’s an archaeologist and a cinnamon roll. He’s great. Wish he wasn’t so enthusiastic about the Empire, but nobody’s perfect.
Xalek: Idk, he joins so late I honestly just find him forgettable. He’s just kind of... there.
Kaliyo Djannis: I can work with her. But boy, do I always wait until I don’t have to.
Vector Hyllus: Great in every way. I will hear no badmouthing.
Lokin: Fun character. Gray morality, interesting to listen to, definitely enjoyable. Don’t eat or drink anything he gives you, though.
Raina Temple: Interesting character. She needs to have the propaganda washed out of her brain.
SCORPIO: I do not trust her as far as I could throw her. Which isn’t far.
Mako: What happens when a nerd becomes a mercenary. Also, cloning??
Gault: Okay, he’s a con man and a racketeer who’d probably sell me if he got a good deal, but until then, he’s fun to hang with.
Torian Cadera: Good kid. Being Mandalorian bumps up his coolness factor.
Blizz: Adorable little troublemaking escape artist. Love the little guy.
Skadge: I want a refund. Get this dumbass off my ship.
