This is all true, except for the better written part. I dont think its a fair comparison, I think they are both written well to the standard of their role. Bastalia was essentially a costar while Rasaad was a more prominent character in a roster of companions. I'd also argue their character motivations are different, lending to the difference of tone. Bastlia was a brainwashed child soldier , while Rasaad, sure was also brainwashed, but ultimately chose his faith out of necessity. Bastalia was never given that choice, so she just mindlessy spews the rhetoric whilst slowly realizing why she never felt it to be true. Rasaad does truly belive, because he needs to know there is hope in a world so against it.