Qunari are larger than a human, usually horned. I suppose like with many other things they don't exist in all lands.

[ She wracks her mind, but is quick to come up empty when it comes to it. Aveline shakes her head. ]

No, I can't say that I'd be familiar with such a thing existing... at least by the name. But it sounds as if they're seen similarly as mages, or those with magical talent are in our world.