I agree with this. Larian seems to have an issue with writing compelling "good characters". They avoid a lot of nuance and make it hard to empathize or relate to them. It's hard to explain, but it's strange.
They're kind of nasty... It's really hard to explain. Maybe their indifference and sneering remarks towards other companions when they are in trouble are just so contrasting to the classic understanding of a "good" character. Well, everything is clear with Halsin... I liked Jaheira and Minsc in BG2, but not now... And Astarion's "good" ending, of course. I really want to take the "evil" characters, first of all Astarion, and Mintara too, and just stand as a shield between them and the "good". And then, of course, not to solidarize with those "goodies" in any way. I've never wanted to roleplay an "evil" person as much as I did in BG3, it's a whole new experience for me. I feel like an idiot for choosing some of the "good" lines on the first playthrough, it's funny.
Or ...
Halsin can tragically die in battle with Goblins, when few dozens of missaimed arrows hit him instead of enemies ... Astarion is sometimes soooooooo clumsy. >:]
Ha, that's a great idea!
