[1] They[3] revealed that the idea for Krem first began when BioWare organised a panel discussion on how characters from the LGBTQ community are presented in its video games at a prior PAX event.

[1] The lead writer of Inquisition, David Gaider, recalled that he approved of Weekes' proposal to portray the Iron Bull's lieutenant as a trans man during a meeting, and he suggested canvassing feedback from someone within the transgender community.

[4] Gaider explained that Serendipity, a minor queer character who appeared in the Dragon Age II downloadable content Mark Of The Assassin, was intended to be a drag queen, but her comedic portrayal was interpreted by some fans as transphobic.

The feedback Weekes received indicated that while the scenario is plausible, it may inadvertently become an emotional trigger for real life transgender players who have faced traumatic transphobic attacks.

[1] Krem is briefly seen in a cinematic trailer promoting Inquisition starring Iron Bull, which was uploaded on multiple EA-affiliated channels, prior to the release of the game.

Speaking to Krem periodically after completing a major event in Inquisition's narrative will unlock side quests and text-based war table operations throughout the game.

Krem appears in the five-issue limited comic series Dragon Age: Magekiller, where he is dispatched by Bull to lead the Chargers on an operation to the Hissing Wastes with Dorian Pavus and a mage assassin named Marius.

[17] In February 2016, Vada Magazine provided coverage of a satirical work about negative fan reaction to Krem's 2014 debut in Inquisition by Point & Clickbait, noting that "people are still talking about him two years later".

[14] Matt Baume mentioned Krem in his article "Dorian of Dragon Age: Inquisition: Why Gaming's 'Breakout' Gay Character Matters", and praised his storyline for providing players the opportunity to ask questions, and demonstrates "how one can be accepting and considerate of the feelings of trans people".

[19] Author Nicholas Taylor includes him in a section on transgender characters in the book Queerness in Play, discussing how Krem's role in the narrative can educate players about their experiences with gender, identity, and expression through exposition.

[20] Shann Smith from Pop Dust claimed that among the characters of Inquisition, "the amount of sheer representation in this game is enough to write a book on", but felt that Krem was the standout of the cast.