BioWare producer Cameron Lee tweeted some information about Dragon Age III: Inquisition from the Edmonton Comic Expo. I'll just relay all the information I can find that seems relevant:

• You will play a human character. So don't expect any dwarf-on-elf action. You get to choose backgrounds but you won't be able to play them like in Origins. We know from before that you won't reprise the role of Hawke.

• You character will get control over a castle. No context given.

• Character customization will be greater than in Origins. This includes follower customization. Not sure if this includes ability/skills customization or anything that actually matters.

• Saved games will transfer over from previous games, somehow... for some reason.

• "One level in Dragon Age 3 is as big as all of the levels in Dragon Age 2". Not sure if I understand this quote. Are they going for open area exploration? It's built on the Battlefield 3 engine after all.