The Faces You Don’t Forget After the Credits Roll
Baldur’s Gate 3 is already packed with beloved characters we can either play or romance…but the NPCs deserve just as much love! Even when someone isn’t traveling with you full-time, they can still hijack your attention. If you’re the type who remembers a voice line long after a fight ends, these five NPCs are likely already living rent-free in your head.
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Withers
You meet him early, and he immediately speaks like he knows more about your fate than you ever will. His calm, almost clinical presence turns even routine party management into something that feels oddly cosmic. Plus, we love his dry humor.
Dame Aylin
When she enters the story, the tone shifts—she doesn’t arrive politely or cautiously. Her sense of purpose is so intense that you can feel the narrative snap into focus around her. Even if you try to stay neutral, she has a way of making your decisions carry real moral weight.
Raphael
Okay, well, this guy has his own theme song, so come on. The charm is deliberate, the threat is real, and you can tell he enjoys watching you calculate your options. If you think you can outsmart him easily, you’re exactly the person he’s hoping to meet.
Auntie Ethel
Oh, an adorable old lady. Surely, she won’t be evil…right? The further you dig, the more you notice how expertly she twists desperation into leverage. By the time you understand what she’s really doing, you’re not just dealing with a villain, you’re dealing with a full-blown creature.
Elminster Aumar
Here he comes, the oldest wizard in the realms, to eat all our cheese. That said, he does carry himself with the relaxed authority of someone who’s already survived incredible adventures. We just wish he had better news and a smaller appetite.
