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Absolutely ^^

The mail carrier pigeons. Why was there only ONE scene with them?

Also...Bex, Danis, Roland and his siblings, Lakrissa, Alfira, every single cat, Mirkon (the only tiefling kid that I like, besides Umi), Aylin, Isobel, and Lorroakan (he's such a fantastic "scumbag" character).

My favourite side characters:

- Every cat (yes, Grub too)!
- Tara, because she is not a cat!
- Dammon - oh, I love his eyes!
- Omeluum. I hate mindflayers, but he's got a special place in my heart.
- Alfira and Lakrissa
- Raphael
- Ketheric Thorm - I tried to save him!

Araj is so delightfully crazy.

Tara (of course cat-auntie has to be mentioned), Rolan, Elminster, Arabella, Omeluum & Blurg, and Dame Aylin might make the top. I love how Tara and Elminster are written, Rolan has such a good story, Arabella is just a darling, Aylin is endearing in her loud, proud, straight forward manner and Omeluum and Blurg are just such wholesome bestis. I mean they discuss with each other what might be nice quest rewards for you. ^^

But it's hard to find a side character, I am indifferent about. I either really like them or really, really dislike them. I am looking at you Wulbren.

THIS! Maybe it's just me but her change of heart didn't seem convincing... seemed more "butt-kissing" after getting caught, instead of repentant. I really like your idea of Kagha accompanying us as penance rather than Halsin's "Oh, I'll come with you!" and ditching the druids a second time. Sure, he got someone else to cover for him this time at least, and I understand the desire to set things right from when he was there before but it still hits me as he's abandoning his duty to the grove (again!) because something else came up that he wanted to do more.

I actually considered downloading the mod where you could recruit her as a companion because it just seemed *right* that she joined my party, but many of the comments said it could mess up the game so I didn't. Sadness.

Oh, I hadn't seen this comment before, but I agree. The first time I uncovered her plot, I thought that taking her along would be great for her redemption - and with her disillusioned point of view seeing both the Shadow Curse and the city could have provided a great story for her.

XD This made me grin, I can't believe she sent you a letter! I saw someone else post a letter from Auntie Ethyl and it was hilarious, especially the last line:

You guys know who I really liked, but hasn't been mentioned? KAR'NISS:

He makes me so sad. Basically rejected from Drow society because he's male, rejected by Lolth and made a drider, and now he's a crazed moon lantern bus driver for the Absolute I kind of wish there was a way to just spare him

The Tieflings from the Grove and onward, and in particular Alfira. This was a subplot where I felt engaged, seemingly responsible for these people.

Also, I was always amused by the way that Blurg would proclaim he was ready to trade: "I do enjoy a gud bahgen."

I just played the whole artificer plotline again ( you know, the one, starting with saving Barcus in act 1 and end with Gortash and the factory) and I just realised again, what a great character Barcus Wroot is. He has become not only my favourite side character, but it feels in the end, that he and my character are connecting as friends. I can see them in a year from now sitting in someone's home by the fire and exchanging stories over a good wine. It was even more impactful this playthrough, since my Durge is a drow. She is Seldarine, but Barcus was still weary. I suspect, he will react similar to my duergar Tav.

And I so appreciate Hope. I always wanted to do the deal with Raphael to get the different end scene and I end up doing the HoH heist anyway, because it is entertaining and I want to free Hope. I love her little rants and the actress doesn't get enough credit imo.
I wish, there would be more interaction with Korilla about her sister, so we would know in advance and maybe, Korilla, while loyal to Raphael as she obviously is, would want to get her sister out of the picture. She seemed to genuinely cared for her little sister in the past, given her journals, you can find, so I would have loved that explored more.

Same with Wulbren if you find his diary. I always want to try sheeping Korilla and see if you can somehow get around ending her but then my "Healer dies first" instinct strikes along with Astarion's daggers. >_>

Wish I could actually put an arrow in her ass when I sneak up on her stalking me.

Hope is great though.

Korilla isn't a healer though, she is a warlock. Between Raphael and his cambions, she is actually the most harmless foe. I just always forget Yugir - I convince him, to fight with me ( bards, I never had to reload for that 30 persuasion check) and then the first thing he doesis killing Korilla. Next time I won't convince him and see, if I can save Korilla somehow. It's harder to keep Hope alive then, I guess,since she gets focused by Raphael normally and Yugir will probably go after her too. He seems to focus on the enemies with the lowest health pools.

Now that you mention it, it does make more sense. She never got a single spell out. I my visits there, Raphael focused his ire on Gale while Hope had some manageable cambion troubles. For once I might be glad about the cocky wizard face aggro. ^^

*coughs* Topic! Hope is great! *coughs*

Kethric, hardly a side character, but a worthy foe with plenty of set-up.

Oraj, a seductress character with convincing VA. Why no fling option?

Wulbren, I can appreciate his potty mouth and hate-filled drive - tied to events in BG1.

Did like flirty Lakrissa, but turned out just a tease. Disappointing.

Rolan, has some wild mood swing drama and difficult to get his happy ending.

Volo, useful and with character. An actually welcome camp follower, unlike the rest.

Many, if not all of the goblins. VA and distinctive lines for every one of them. FR is a bit poorer for their loss.

Don't like plot armoured NPCs unkillable outside certain cutscenes. Sorry, but that is not a TT experience. Still, only a few and largely ignorable.

Ghustil Stornugoss, the crazy evil scientist at the githyanki creche.

My favorites are owlbear cub and Tara! For villains my favorites are Raphael and Auntie Ethel!

My favorite non-origin characters are Tara, Ketheric, Raphael, Auntie Ethel, Rolan, and Volo. But really all the characters are so colorful.

My favourite villains are hands down Auntie Ethel and Raphael - both so entertaining and their quests are so fun (in a creepy way, but fun)

Raph, Yurgir.
Best ones so Far.. no Joke.
(i always enjoy Making Fun of Raph during the entire game in each encounter we have with Hin.. and i do love Slay hin in the End.. Nothing Better to become a Demon Slayer.)

BTW i do Love the Cyco Orin talks too..
i always Love a Joker Cyco scumbag.