Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Story & Character Discussion Problems with Halsin's character, advances, LI and general character interactions, etc.

Yeah totally. He's Arch Druid, a position of high authority, a wise older man who gives counsel, compassion, and empathy. The classic authority figure who uses that to take advantage of their students, patients, colleagues, neighbors, family members, etc... Makes him seem as power hungry as Astarion, Gale, and Shadowheart.

Another thing I just thought of is that it seems like the writers acknowledge that Halsin is this groomer type, which makes me think this is all intentional. After things get serious with Astarion, and Tav asks him what he thinks about going poly with Halsin, even his reaction is subtly like *Uhh... Halsin is a creep who seduces everyone... But ok. You do you.* given the fact that Astarion already knew before Tav told him about Halsin wanting to get into Tav's pants, and makes a passive insult / mockery of Halsin's character by saying that the mighty nature loving bear "Would outlaw clothing if he could".