Hey there. I am Conlan, the jaded, extremely sarcastic human shield warrior mercenary new Grey Warden. Con is in group 3 so the characters will be running into each other.
Despite the fact that Conlan can't really read past a sixth grade level, I think he'll like Kenton. There's been a bit too much drama on this trip, a man who keeps to himself, but isn't stand offish would be a refreshing and welcome change. Plus, in the past, some of Conlan's best friends have been nerds!
Conlan has the usual Ferelden mistrust of mages, he's also had a bad experience to help that along, but for the most part he's pretty ignorant of life in the circle tower. He does however being a commoner, he's got a lot of sympathy for anyone else who's been down trodden. Mostly he will be worried Kenton might turn him into a toad.
I can't say Conlan will be very happy with the way Kenton fights, he thinks mages are squishy and should stay in the back of the formation where they can be protected.
Plus being stupidly reckless, rushing off, risking your life to protect everyone else, that's Conlans job Ser!