Conrad Verner

Conrad Verner is an enthusiastic and self-proclaimed "huge fan" of Commander Shepard. He can be found in the Citadel, at the top of the stairs in the upper Markets on the Wards. Talking to Conrad will initiate the Citadel: The Fan assignment.

Conrad Verner is voiced by Jeff Page.

After talking to Conrad, it becomes clear that he has a romanticised view of what life as a Spectre is like, and is more interested in the tall stories of Shepard's achievements. If Shepard tells him to get lost, Conrad will march off, determined to prove he too can represent humanity, after which he will not be seen again. An elevator announcement later explains his absence: Conrad picks a fight with a group of turians and is killed as a result.

If Shepard is courteous, and agrees to give him an autograph, and then a photo, Conrad eventually convinces himself that he can be a hero as well, and asks Shepard to sign him on as a fellow Spectre and member of the squad. Shepard can Charm Conrad and convince him to stay at home with his wife, in which case he leaves quietly. Alternatively, Shepard can Intimidate him, to show him what it is like to have a gun in your face. Conrad will then renounce Shepard as his hero, and leave.

Mass Effect 2
Casey Hudson has stated that Verner will return in Mass Effect 2, playing a bigger role than before. This is likely contingent upon Verner surviving the first game. In a recent interview, Casey Hudson referred to Conrad Verner as "Commander Verner." . Conrad can be found on Illium, impersonating an Alliance Officer using replica N7 armor. Regardless of the player's choices in the first game, he will always reference the player putting a gun in his face, even though doing so caused him to renounce Shepard as his hero. He reveals that he is working for an undercover officer, but further investigation reveals he was lied to in order for the "officer" to attempt to force someone into selling their property. Confronting the "officer" at Gateway Personal Defense allows Shepard to get a discount, but the paragon option must be chosen. Conrad will praise Commander Shepard and thank Shepard for returning from the dead, then leave. After that, you may hear on the news that Conrad had formed a charity foundation for the needy called "Shepard's".

Conrad will storm off unhappily if Shepherd tells Conrad to "Get lost" (renegade option). Eventually, while the player is walking through Illium, you may hear over the news that he has gotten himself killed.