I don't think starting as a paladin makes any sense for a dark urge character. This person doesn't remember anything, has a terrible past, but somehow carries the power of a vow with no memory of having made the vow? This kind of approach is dead on arrival, imo.
Doesn't this apply to at least half of the classes?
How can the amnesiac remember being a priest(ess) - and of what Diety, his or her patron - if warlock, etc.
And some of the mess with Paladins in BG3 can be laid at 5ed's door.
I don't think Dark Urge works at all with Cleric, Druid, or Warlock either.
The chosen of Bhaal was a priest of... it makes no sense.
The chosen of Bhaal had a pact with... it just doesn't work.
The dark urge is more than just an evil compulsion. Even though the character can't remember the past, the past still existed and comes out through gameplay. Anyone can play whatever they like, of course, but if we're talking about RP'ing choices that make sense then it might be best to avoid certain classes.
