Casavir

Casavir is a non-player character and companion in Neverwinter Nights 2.

"Casavir radiates an aura of strength even though his face often carries an expression of resignation. Well into his thirties, Casavir takes his status as a paladin very seriously and maintains a dignified and sophisticated air to him. Devoid of any smiles or excitement, Casavir is polite, measured and calm in speech and body language."

Background
Casavir is a paladin whom the player first encounters while trying to rescue the Waterdeep emissary while at Old Owl Well. For the past few seasons, Casavir and his sergeant Katriona have been leading guerrilla strikes against Logram Eyegouger's orc tribes and slaying many of their finest warriors, thus earning him the title of katalmach (a name given by orcs to warriors who lose themselves in battle). He leads the player into Logram's lair and helps him/her kill Logram, at the same time rescuing the emissary and helping Neverwinter reclaim Old Owl Well.

It is revealed that Casavir was once a knight in Neverwinter's service serving alongside Callum, but left under mysterious circumstances, although Bishop did hint that it was because of a woman. Many within Neverwinter view his departure as traitorous. After the liberation of Old Owl Well, he joins the player in his/her quest. Casavir stays with the player up to the end of the quest and plays little-to-no role in the plot unless the player is female, if so, he competes and will likely succeed in battling with Bishop for her affections. He shows a strong dislike for Bishop because of his methods and the way he treats those who are perceived as weak and needing protection. Casavir is crushed by the collapsing Vale of Shadows after the defeat of the King of Shadows whilst trying to hold up a pillar so that his fellow survivors can escape.

Deleted Content

 * A deleted quest in the final release of the game would have shed more light on the reason why Casavir left Neverwinter. It seems that he was a former lover of Ophala Cheldarstorn, but instead he chose his duty as a Paladin over his love for her and somehow ended up murdering his rival for Ophala's affection. His rival also happened to be a lord's son. In final version of the game, Bishop did drop hints that he knew why Casavir left Neverwinter when both were competing for the player's affections (if the player is female). He hints that Casavir left Neverinwter because of a woman, and taunts him that he is about to go down the same path again.

Trivia

 * Casavir is the only romance option for female players.
 * During the Rite of Tyr, if the player is female and has higher influence with him than Bishop, Casavir will visit the player and offer to fight as her Champion. If the player is male, Casavir will not visit the player during the Rite but is available as a champion the following day.