Since there are a number of different paths and builds for the different classes and allies, you’ll get off to a good start by knowing how to level everyone up.
Stumbling around blindly will make each battle and quest a painful game of trial and error. Managing your party properly will make the upcoming battles a breeze. Dragon Age is a role playing game, which means that the meat of the game is dressing up your character in nice equipment, teaching them the best skills and doing the same for all of the new allies that you pick up along the way.