Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Story & Character Discussion Massive spoilers, rapheals deal has no incentive for the player (PLEASE PUT SPOILERS IN TAGS)

Another inconsistency here is how the shop lady helps you access the House of Hope and then acts all 'haha, it was a trap' when she turns up.

But Raphael didn't get anything out of the trap - best case he kills you and his house is trashed, which doesn't bring him any closer to the crown. If she just told you it couldn't be done you might have been more desperate to accept the deal.