Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Story & Character Discussion Companions: how have your views on them changed from first impressions?

I appreciate when the characters have shortcomings and there are inconsistencies which portray how they struggle with their identiy and self image.

When Wyll is caught in his own deception, Gale struggles with his ambition and belief that he would make a better God, Minthara grovels in front of Ketheric, Karlach handwaves the ethical ramifications of soul coins, Halsin doubts his abilities and work as a leader. Those are the moments when the companions become most human to me. I cannot judge them for having the same struggles with who we want to be and who we really are as the rest of us.

I appreciate Wyll and Gale because they are introspective and we can share those struggles with them very earnestly. They are not honest with themselves or you, but you get to join them on their journey and arc to getting there. I like that it's not entirely about how something external has deceived, wronged or brainwashed them, but also an internal self-deception that they carry. The boat scene with romanced Gale and stargazing scene are my two top favourite personal scenes in the game.