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New Minsc is not original Minsc.
It is a reincarnation that is the personification of his ideals and shares some of his memories.
He came to life when a large dose of wild magic hit his statue in Baldurs Gate.
I think it makes sense that he can't have as great equipment and experience as the original Minsc, which has long been dead.

P.S.
They completely ruined his picture

The armor in fylimar's post is very Jaheiric (Dexai gave us a new adjective!) and looks about right for a druid or a ranger. It would blend right in with a natural forest background.

As far as returning characters, my list in ranked order is as follows: Narlen Darkwalk, Shaella, and Kivan. In fact, I heard a rumour that Narlen was recently spotted in a back alley of the City of Brass ...

In that case, I have... interesting news for you

Kivan is still alive, but he have new canon.
He is now gay and married a druid Cernd from BG2.

Ok, that is funny

Are you sure? This is what I read:

Around the Year of True Omens, 1409 DR, the merchant Orburt Lewel ordered the construction of a 9‑foot (2.7‑meter)-tall statue and pedestal in the Wide in honor of Minsc, who had saved Lewel's life. The statue, known as the Beloved Ranger, depicted Minsc cupping Boo in his hands. It was a popular landmark and meeting point in the busy commercial district.[16][17][18] Unbeknownst to anyone at the time, the statue was actually the real Minsc and Boo under the effects of petrification magic.[19]

In the Year of the Ageless One, 1479 DR, a group of teenagers vandalized the Beloved Ranger statue, breaking off its hands and Boo. The vandals were later apprehended and the statue was fixed.[17]

Minsc, upon becoming "alive" again.[1]

STAND DOWN, DIRTY MINIONS OF EVIL―OR FACE MY HAMSTER'S WRATH!

Sometime in the 1480s DR, the Beloved Ranger was accidentally struck by a wild magic surge caused by the wild mage Delina, as a result of an attempt to cast a spell at an attacking gargoyle. The surge dispelled the petrification effect, returning Minsc and Boo to life. Fleeing from the city watch, Minsc, Boo, and Delina joined up with the thieves Krydle and Shandie, and eventually uncovered the schemes of a local Cult of the Dragon cell. Coran, now a member of the Parliament of Peers, was the only person who recognized Minsc as anyone but someone who was dressed like the statue.[1][19]

A lot of things on this lore don't make sense.

1368 DR = BG1
1408-1409 DR = Minsc saved Lewel's life
1409 DR = Merchant Orburt Lewel ordered the construction of statue

Even assuming he was 20 years old in BG1 (he looked and sounded more like someone who is about 30 years old.), he would be more than 60 years old now.
Moreover statue looked made of metal, not stone and Minsc is not 2.7‑meter high.
You can see for yourself.

This is the official canon comic.

Minsc's face also came back wrong.

Wait... how old does that make Boo? In hamster years?

Hmm, that's a good point.
Average lifespan of miniature giant space hamsters is 18 years.
Another thing that doesn't quite fit with petrification story.

Boo is the Absolute

Looks pretty good to me! Thanks for sharing it.

As for the thing about bringing back characters... yeah. Another consequence of the 4th-5th edition setting debacle. I greatly appreciate the rollback in 5th ed but they should've let the dead characters rest.

For BG characters I wouldn't be against having cameos where it makes sense but I also don't want returning characters on every street.

I found Jaheira mildly annoying in Baldur's gate. Too much of a scold for me. But, I'm sure she'll be brought back as youthful, rather than as an elderly elf to appeal to her fan base.

God forbid anyone is allowed to age gracefully

I would love it if Jaheira were older and had aged gracefully. Although, I don't recall seeing any older elf models in the game.

Regarding old elves, I kind of like the version of Elrond in the animated version of "The Hobbit" by Rankin & Bass. Elrond was kind of grisly yet regal, and he had these sparkling things orbiting about his head. Very cool.

"Yes, indeed! There are moon letters here, see?"

I thought that "elder elves" are usualy not shown, bcs usualy (read as in most settings i know) Elves keep their relative young look until they are so old, they are almost dying on natural causes. O_o

Dragon Age: Origins is one of clear exceptions. :-/

It states their hair may change color, and that is the most noticeable feature of elven aging. However, there may be other characteristics.