Ok, thanks, lads.

So, a bit of how the story went: Picked a Human, Noble, Rogue. It appears a pretty fleshed out background story, and you end up with a dog too, which is a nice touch. Played through the intro, all the way to Ostagar, and picked up Morrigan. At a bit of a loss now what to do next.

So, before I follow econ's advice I have another question: Do different areas have preset difficulty levels, or do they level up with the player? Again, I'm looking for a smooth experience, I don't want to end up fighting impossible bosses, and then finding the rest of the game an annoyance...

Thanks!