



Having helped upgrade the genophage preventing the Krogan from reproducing, Mordin can end the series sacrificing himself to undo his own work. Mordin Solus is a Salarian scientist whose story dives head first into questions of scientific ethics and redemption. She is also considered one of BioWare's best romances. Starting off as a young and naive scientist, at least young for an Asari, Liara becomes a ruthless but well-intentioned information expert over the course of the trilogy. Liara is a great companion in Mass Effect 1 and 3, but is perhaps even more interesting as the Shadow Broker she becomes in Mass Effect 2. Her potential to forgive the Geth in Mass Effect 3 also makes for one of the trilogy's most emotional moments. One of the few criticisms of Tali was her face reveal in Mass Effect 3, which has now been changed in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. Tali's enviro-suit makes Ash Sroka's performance all the more impressive, with the character's emotion coming through clearly despite constantly wearing a mask. Tali'Zorah nar Rayya, later Tali'Zorah vas Normandy, comes in at a close second. If the player doesn't romance him, however, he starts a relationship with Tali, making both feel like they have real lives outside of Shepard. Garrus even admits that he sees Shepard as his only friend left in the whole galaxy. If the player does romance him in Mass Effect 2 and 3 they get that great friendship, but also get to see his sensitive side. If players don't romance him, their relationship feels like it's straight out of a buddy cop movie. The Turian cop-turned-vigilante puts a lovable face on the Turian race that few fans can forget. Garrus is an incredibly versatile companion. Garrus is one of BioWare's best characters.
