You'll receive this quest after your first encounter with Varric. Your task here is to talk to him inside The Hanged Man. You can find The Hanged Man in the middle part of Lowtown. 

You must first find your way into The Hanged Man in Lowtown. Inside ,initiate a conversation with  your  companion Varric. In this cut-scene Varric will express the need of a better entrance to the Deep Road. Your first set of dialogue options has no bearing so you may choose whichever you like. After that he'll mention his new information about a Grey Warden in the city. Here is the list of you dialogue options and their respective companions relationship results.

Investigate - Choose this to ask more questions about the information he received about the Grey Warden or other way into the Deep Roads.

After the sequence of conversation you'll complete this quest and update your quest The Deep Roads Expedition. You will also gain a codex entry The Grey Wardens.

MAIN PLOT UNLOCKED -  Tranquility

RUMORS UNLOCKED -  Wayward Son

RUMORS UNLOCKED -  Act of Mercy

RUMORS UNLOCKED -  Enemies Among Us

RUMORS UNLOCKED -  Shepherding Wolves

If this is your first time in The Hanged Man, You may explore the area for additional loots and codex entry.
(1) Crate, (2) History of Kirwall: Chapter 1 - codex entry, (3) Crate , (4) Barrel

To acquire this quest you must first go to the Viscounts Keep. Upon entering take the left stairs then follow the corridor that leads to the room to the westernmost part of the Keep. You can acquire this quest by taking the bottle on top of the office table. 

You'll received this quest after your first encounter with Varric. Just after you finish the The Destruction of Lothering quest. Your task is to talk to Aveline who has been working as a city guard for the past year.

First find your way into Hightown. From there, Go to the most southern part of map. Note that you can only get inside the Keep during the day. You'll find her standing by the corridor of the City Guard Barracks on the southern part of the Keep.  Here you'll discuss her life as a city guard. Eventually she'll offer you a job. Its up to you to take the offer or let the guards do their jobs. Accepting it will unlocked a  new Companions Quest. Either way, she'll join your party and that will complete the quest. Additionally, You'll receive a Aveline Vallen codex entry.

If this is your first time in the Keep you'll find several codex entries, a locked chest and an additional sidequest. (1) Heirarchy of the Circle - codex entry, (2) The Llomerryn Accord - codex entry, (3) The Enigma of Kirkwall - codex entry, (4) Bottled Scar 5:34 Exalted - sidequest, (5) Locked Chest - Standard, (6) Chantry Hierarchy - codex entry, (7) The Kirkwall City Guard - codex entry, (8) A Study of the Fifth Blight, Vol  1- codex entry, (9) Locked Chest - Simple

COMPANIONS QUEST UNLOCKED : The Way It Should Be. 

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find a chest marked as Aldenon's Heirloom containing multiple items that includes the following chestpiece (Robes of the Pretender and Aldenon's Vestments). The following helmets (The Helm of Marterel and Wisdom's Eye). The following gloves (The Elusive Gloves and Gloves of the Winter Crossing). The following boots (Quickflight and Stalwarts Treads). A staff named Freedom's Promise, An amulet named Sylaise's Favor, a ring named Grandmother Amell's Wedding Band and a belt named Visionary's Girdle). Upon taking these items, you'll complete this quest and receive four codex entries (Aldenon's Vestements, Freedom's Promise, Robes of the Pretender and Wisdom's Eye).

 

 

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find a chest marked as The Apostate's Legacy containing multiple items that includes the following chestpiece (The Fugitive's Mantle and Malcolm's Bequest). The following helmets (The Fugitive's Crown and The Apostate's Mask). The following gloves (The Fugitive's Gauntlets and Black Silk Gauntlets). The following boots (The Long Trek and Orlesian Silk Boots). The following amulets (Ring of the Awakened and A Private Memento). A staff named Malcolm's Honor and a ring named (The Inner Eye). Upon taking these items, you'll complete this quest and receive four codex entries (The Long Trek, The Fugitive's Mantle, Malcolm's Bequest and Malcolm's Honor).

This quest/content can be acquired by purchasing it separately or by purchasing Item Pack 1 DLC. It will be automatically unlocked at any point of the game or at the beginning of The Destruction of Lothering quest although its only possible to complete this in Act 1 onward.

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find a chest marked as The Black Sheep Cache containing multiple items that includes the following daggers (Jarvia's Shank and Beraht's Revenge). The following armors (The Rascal's Scale by Coinheart and The Black Fox's Jerkin). The following helmets (The Black Sheep's Visor and The Jasmine Cutty's Wrap). The follwing gloves (Caster's Skeleton Gloves and The Lion's Claw). The following boots (Simon's Lament and Rat Red's Longboots). The following amulets (The Light That Pierces and The Eye of the Bearded Dragon). A bow named Hood's Message to the Kings and a ring named Lady's Choice. Upon taking these items, you'll complete this quest and receive five codex entries (The Black Fox's Jerkin, Hood's Message to the King, Jarvia's Shank, The Lion's Claws and The Rascal's Scale by Coinheart).

This quest/content can be acquired by purchasing it separately or by purchasing Item Pack 2 DLC. It will be automatically unlocked at any point of the game or at the beginning of The Destruction of Lothering quest although its only possible to complete this in Act 1 onward.

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find a chest marked as The Royal Collection containing multiple items that includes the following axe's (Bard's Honor and the Fiona). The following armors (Arms of the River Dane and The Arms of Mac Tir). The following helmets (Helm of the Vanguard and King Maric's Helm). The following gloves (Freeman's Gauntlets and The Queen's Guard). The following boots (The River Trudges and The Path of the Wilds). The following belts (The Adherent's Belt and The Refined Gentleman's Sash). A bow named The Longbow of Avvars and an amulet named the Pearl. Upon taking these items, you'll complete this quest and receive six codex entries (The Longbow of Avvars, Bard's Honor, Arms of the River Dane, Fiona, Arms of the Mac Tir and King Maric's Helm).

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find a chest marked as Barbarian Cache containing multiple items that includes the following maul/axe (The Dog's of War and The Mountain-Father's Haft). The following armors (The Ashen Cuirass and The Hauberk of Gelgenig the Faithful). The following helmets (The Helm of the Reborn and The Visionary's Visor). The following gloves (Coldsteel Gauntlets and The Gauntlets of Faith). The following boots (Coldsteel Greaves and Boots of Faith). A shield named Willem's Bulwark, a ring named Band of Emancipation, a belt named Chevalier's Banded Pride and an amulet named Copper-Bladed Star). Upon taking these items, you'll complete this quest and receive five codex entries (The Ashen Cuirass, The Dogs of War, Hauberk of Gelgenig the Faithful, The Mountain-Father's Haft and the Willems Bulwark).

This quest/content can be acquired by purchasing it separately or by purchasing Item Pack 1 DLC. It will be automatically unlocked at any point of the game or at the beginning of The Destruction of Lothering quest although its only possible to complete this in Act 1 onward.

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find inside a chest marked as The Chevalier's Estate multiple items that includes the following swords (The Blade of Archon, The Empress's Point and The Edge of Night). The Following armors (Beregrand's Breastplate and the Golden Prince's Raiment). The following helmets (Helm of the Exiile and The Golden Mask) The following gloves (The Exile's Gauntlets and The Gauntlets of Summer) The following boots (The Ancestor's Greaves and The Golden Greaves). The following rings (Recruit's Band of Distinguished Service and The Guardian's Weighted Backhander). An amulet named The Lost Memory and a shield named Courage  Upon taking these items, you'll complete this quest and receive five codex entries (The Archon's Blades, Beregrand The Bold, The Edge of Night, The Empress's Point and The Prince's Raiment).

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find inside a chest marked as Special Deliveries a sword named Might of the Sten, a shield named Seeker's Bulwark, a staff named Apostate's Courage, a bow named Adder of Antiva and a ring named Ring of Resilience. Upon taking these items, you'll complete this quest and receive five codex entries Might of Sten, Seeker's Bulwark, Apostate's Courage, Adder of Antiva and Ring of Resilience.

This quest/content can be acquired by registering your da2 to Bioware site or by purchasing through Gamestop or EB games. It will be automatically unlocked at any point of the game or at the beginning of The Destruction of Lothering quest although its only possible to complete this in Act 1 onward.

 

 

 

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find inside a chest marked as Special Deliveries a shield named The Lion of Orlais and a sword named Fadeshear. Upon taking this items, you'll complete this quest and receive two codex entries, The Fadeshear and The Lion of Orlais.

  

This quest/content can be acquired by purchasing merchandise on Epic Weapons or Razer. It will be automatically unlocked at any point of the game or at the beginning of The Destruction of Lothering quest although its only possible to complete this in Act 1 onward.

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find inside a chest marked as Special Deliveries a ring named The Ring of Whispers. Upon taking the item, you'll complete this quest.

This quest/content can be acquired by purchasing it through EA Store. It will be automatically unlocked at the beginning of The Destruction of Lothering quest although its only possible to complete this in Act 1 onward.

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find inside a chest marked as Special Deliveries a belt named The Irons. Upon taking the item, you'll complete this quest and receive a codex entry The Irons.

This quest/content can be acquired by playing a facebook game Dragon Age Legends. It will be automatically unlocked at the beginning of The Destruction of Lothering quest although its only possible to complete this in Act 1 onward.

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find inside a chest marked as Special Deliveries a belt named Evra's Trophy Belt. Upon taking the item, you'll complete this quest and received a codex entry Evra's Trophy Belt.

This quest/content can be acquired by buying in the Bioware Store. It will be automatically unlocked at any point of the game or at the beginning of The Destruction of Lothering quest although its only possible to complete this in Act 1 onward.

To complete this quest during Act 1, you have to go to your Uncle Gamlen's Home in Lowtown  and enter the southern room. During Act 2 and 3 you can find it in the northern room in Hawkes Estate in Hightown. From there you can find inside a chest marked as Special Deliveries a belt named The Antivan Garrote. Upon taking the item, you'll complete this quest.

This quest/content is included in the Signature Edition of Dragon Age 2 or by obtaining the DLC The Mark of the Assassin. It will be automatically unlocked at any point of the game or at the beginning of The Destruction of Lothering quest although its only possible to complete this in Act 1 onward.