http://blog.bioware.com/2009/10/13/character-creator-and-the-bioware-social-network/

Bit late, I know that most of you already probably have this, but seeing as this group was just made, gotta get caught up! If you create a character and upload it in the DAO CC before release youll get an in-game ring with +1 to stats, when you download the full version of the game on the 3rd (or later) you'll be able to use the character you created immediately.

http://www.dragonagejourneys.com/

Dragon Age: Journies is a sort of prelude to Origins and takes place in an area known as "The Deep Road". The character you chose to play as (warrior, mage, or rogue) is of no importance to either game's story, but you do end up allying with a Grey Warden. There are 3 unlockable Origins items you can get from completing achievements in Journies. I played through it 3 times when I got bored and had the time, it's fun at first, very well made (as far as flash goes), but gets old after the first playthrough. Feel free to ask me any questions.