Companions have their own set of stats, abilities, equipment, lore, and more, which make them unique from one another. In this guide, you'll read where you can find them, how good they are, what quests are related to them, and how they will react to the other characters, including you. This guide is likely a bit different than the other ones you have read as I have made it a point to point out the strengths and weaknesses of each NPC and strategies you can use with each one given their stats and abilities. Baldur's Gate II Character Guide A complete list of the fascinating cast of characters that can join you on your adventures in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Throne of Bhaal.

All companions have alignments, unique personalities, and perspectives, which make them either support or despise your decisions. Here, we'll introduce you to character creation and the main companions — Astarion, Shadowheart, Gale, Lae'zel and Wyll. Playable characters/creatures (PC) in green circles. Companions or Origins in Baldur's Gate 3 are special NPCs that can be recruited to join the player's party, they usually aid the player during combat and exploration. Companions are characters that offer to join your party. Some will join you quite easily with only the exchange of a few words, while others may require you to fulfill your promise of helping them pursue their goals before they come to the decision of longtime commitment. There are as many as 25 in Baldur's Gate, 17 in Throne of Bhaal, including the five returning companions and the enhanced editions added 4 extra to each game. In Baldur's Gate 3 you can either start your adventure from zero, or choose an archetype for your campaign with a predefined story, characteristics and special events. Companions are playable and recruitable characters throughout the game. Three of those companions are available in both games, who are Neera, Dorn II-Khan and Rasaad yn Bashir. Most of the mechanics are the same between the original Baldur's Gate 2 and Baldur's Gate 2 Enhanced Edition.