He is Fergus's younger brother, Oren's uncle, and the main protagonist of Dragon Age: Origins.
Lord Aedan Sarim Cousland (born 9:05 Dragon ), commonly known as 'the Hero of Ferelden', is the second son of Teyrn Bryce Cousland of Highever and his wife, Teyrna Eleanor. We do whatever we must to win.' ―Aedan to Levi Dryden ' Nothing is forbidden to a Grey Warden, not even blood magic.