Its been a long road, but the complete version ofBaldurs Gate 3is finally in our hands.

7Gale

Theres something a little shifty about Gale.

Which, you know, isnt super great.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Origin character collage - Shadowheart on left, the Dark Urge in the center, and Karlach on the right

What is he not telling you?

Its not her fault.

Unlike most of the origin characters, she is entirely out of her element and she acts it.

Gale Absorbs Magic Item Given By Player By Holding To His Chest

5Shadowheart

Shadowheart doesnt know who she is by design.

As a cleric, Shadowheart is great to play for those who prefer to be healers.

What a great reason to pair her up with Laezel and watch their mutual dislike bloom.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Lae’zel dialogue on the nautilus

This makes Astarion appealing, other than him being, you know, a hot vampire and all.

Outside of that, however, hes practically a saint.

As a party member, hes someone you could count on.

Shadowheart sits with a goblet of wine in Baldur’s Gate 3

As your origin character, hes a solid force for good.

Unlike the other origin characters, The Dark Urge cannot be recruited.

Be careful when choosing this option.

Astarion smiles in Baldur’s Gate 3

Shes also a powerhouse to play as.

NEXT:Baldur’s Gate 3: Every Playable Class

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Image of Karlach looking sternly at someone off camera in Baldur’s Gate 3

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