So , we lose 4 companions with their lore , quests and storylines in Evil playstyle for only one - Minthara. The Evil playstyle requires more content , maybe 1-2 additional companions , and Nere one of the best for this. Especially Minthara and Nere have the dialogues about each other , if you met one of them before. Would be fun to see them both in your camp
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Nere really looks like cutted content from the game.
I made a similar post here
https://forums.larian.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=891924&page=11The game is definitely lacking evil companions, terrible trade off in any hostage situation or prisoner exchange.
I don't understand what the point of Nere was. He's got such a time-sacred quest just for keeping him alive, and the only purpose of saving him seems to be immediately killing him after you rescue him. He doesn't end up doing anything for the player. What's the point in building him up like that?
Right? I absolutely agree. I killed him for the boots, hells with saving him if he isn't gonna join me. Same goes for Dhourn, he has part of the ice staff.
All in all, we could use a Bard companion and Nere would definitely fit the bill, especially for an evil playthrough that is lacking companions.