THIS IS THE WAY IT WORKS.
EACH POLLS WINNER WILL PROCEED INTO THE CLASS SEMI FINALS AGAINST OTHER TOP COMPETITORS.
THE POLLS ARE:

Shield Warrior: COMPLETED
Winner: Aveline

Two-Handed:
Sten
Oghren
Carver
Fenris

Attack Mage:
Morrigan
Velanna
Merrill

Defence Mage:
Wynne
Anders (Awakening)
Anders (DA2)
Bethany

Archer:
Leliana
Nathaniel
Sebastian
Varric

Rogue Dual Wield:
Zevran
Sigrun
Isabela

Other:
Mabari
Shale

Runners Up in each poll will Join Wildcards and winner goes up against Other Winner:
Alistair
Tallis