Ashley Williams- A possible romance for
MALE Shepard, even if never romanced before.
Gift- The Works of Tennyson [Buy at Kiosk in hospital]
Previous Relationship- If you had a previous relationship with Ashley and then persued someone else, it is important to apologize but let her know you want to get back with her.
Important Moments-
-Conversation on Mars when she confronts Shepars on their relationship with Cernerus it is important that you choose the gentler option. Then you can defend yourself and not hurt Ashley.
-While Ashley is in the Hopsital Shepard should visit her regularly to increase the intimacy with her. For sure once arriving at the Citadel for the first time, After the Palaven Mission, and once again before finishing the Genophage mission.
- Ashley will invite Shepard to meet her at a cafe on the Citadel. While there if the intamcy level with Shepard is high enough she will ask about a possible serious relationship. If it is not high enough there is an option for Shepard to bring it up.
EDI- Not a possible Romance
It is possible to help Joker and EDI form a relationship.
Garrus Vakarian-If
FEMALE Shepard romanced Garrus in ME2, then it is possible to continue the relationship.
Important Moments-
-When Shepard visits Garrus after him joining the squad he will bring up their relationship. Shepard can choose to end it or continue. This does not put them in a committed relationship, but allows the romance between them to keep going.
- After finishing the Genophage mission Shepard can speak with Garrus. She will find him in the cockpit talking to Joker. Shepard can share in a moment of amaraderie and talk about how she chose to resolve the mission.
-Garrus will ask Shepard to meet him on the Citadel. When they meet up he will take her to a romantic spot and declare his love and ask Shepard for a commitment.
James Vega- Even with all the flirting between Vega and Shepard he is not a romance option.
Kaidan Alenko- Possible romance for
FEMALE Shepard, even if no previous romance.
Gift- TM-88 Peruvian Whiskey
Previous Relationship- If you had a previous relationship with Alenko, but romanced someone else in ME2. It is important to apologize and let him know you wish to be with him.
Important Moments-
-On Mars Kaiden confronts Shepard about their relationship with Cerberus. Choose the gentler options to defend yourself but not hurt him.
-Visit Kaidan often in the hospital. Once when you first arrive on the Citadel, After the mission on Palaven, and again before you finish the Genophage missions. Be sure to buy the Whiskey on your first trip to the hopsital so you do not forget, your second visit you will give it to him.
-Once your relationship is high enough Kaidan will invite you to a cafe on the citadel. If your intimacy is high enough he will suggest a poissible relationship, or continuing of one. If he does not there will be an option for Shepard to ask.
Liara T'Soni- Romance option for both male and female Shepard, and if you have not had a relationship before.
Important Moments-
-The first conversation you have with Liara on the ship will offer you a chance to let her know you wish to continue a relationship, if you had a previous one with her. It does not lock you in a relationship, but gives you the chance to commit later.
-Visit Liara often on the Citadel and she will then come to your cabin with a gift, something that will be left behind if they fail.
-There is an Asari working behind the counter of the Cafe in the Presidium Commons near where you will find Liara. Speak with them and they will inform you that they are Liara's father. Do with that information what you may.
-Eventually she will ask Shepard to meet her on the Citadel. If you have spoken enough times Shepard is given the chance to commit to Liara
Tali'Zorah- If Male Shepard romanced Tali in ME2, he can continue the relationship.
Important Moments-
-The first time they speak, Tali asks to do it in Shepard's cabin, in that conversation Shepard can make it clear he wishes to continue a relationship with Tali. It does not lock you in a relationship with Tali, but leave the possiblity open.
-During the war with the Geth Tali will ask to speak to Shepard in their cabin. This is the chance you can choose to commit to Tali. This conversation is only available before going to Rannock to destroy the reaper base. So be sure to call her up to your cabin before that mission.
Jeff "Joker" Moreau- Not a romance Option.
Possible to get him and EDI together if you wish to help them along.
Lieutenant Cortez- Romance Option for Male Shepard.
Important Moments-
-Visit Cortez often in the Cargo Bay. He will confide in you at one point he is doing fine with his work, but is struggling with the loss of his husband. Later on you can suggest he take some time off and visit the Citadel
-When he goes to the Citadel be sure to stop and talk to him there. Later on you can find him in the refugee camp saying goodbye to his husband.
-After visiting him in the Refugee camp you will get a email from him asking you to meet him at Purgatory [along with giving you some war assets]. While seeing him there shepard can bring up the possibility of a romance and commit to him then.
Specialist Traynor- Romance option for a
female Shepard.
Important Moments-
-Be sure to speak with her often to get to know her. After the conversation about Traynor liking chess she will send you an email asking to come up to Shepard's cabin. She brings her chessboard, but makes a comment about Shepard's shower. If your intimacy is high enough you can offer her to use your shower. While she is in the shower she mentions she really likes someone, and then you are given the option to join her or not.
Miranda Lawson- Romance possible, if
male shepard romanced her in ME2.
-When meeting up with Miranda you can choose to continue the relationship or to end it friendly. You do not really share many moments with her so she is not as rewarding as some of the other romances, but the options is still there.
Jack- Romance possible if romanced in ME2. Like with Miranda you can choose to continue it, but not many chances to spend with Jack.
[This is all the information I have, I will update it as I get more.]