I was reading a certain thread and combing through certain files that make it look as if we will not be getting Halsin as a party companion or romance option. What I saw only indicated one "good" aligned male romance option and... no.

I feel like not including Halsin as a party member and romance option would be a huge missed opportunity. He's interesting, has a good character design, and he seems like he would make a great companion for a good paladin, cleric, or any other character that isn't into shady business. He's also fairly unique when compared to the romance options in other games.

The unconfirmed "good" male character as a romance just seems odd and almost more like a joke. I'm fine with him being an option since I'm sure there are lots of people that would be excited but it feels more like he should be a bonus whereas Halsin feels like he would be a more serious option that could round out the party well. I'd like one male option that is neither overly zany or whose facebook relationship status would be "it's complicated."

The character I'm talking about is Minsc, btw. I liked him in BG1 (never played BG2) but he's thoroughly hamster-zoned for me.