Noting Garahel fidgeting a little, Inessa crouches to pat him and thus keep him appeased while she speaks.

"Beyond what Chantry lore might have told you already? The taint darkspawn carry is potent; you must never fight them up close unless you are a Grey Warden or you are sufficiently covered. If their blood gets into your mouth, eyes or any other opening, you will stand a strong chance of becoming tainted. The taint is strong and often kills; those it doesn't kill become ghouls, mindless tainted beings who are hostile to all others."