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?

To me, the three guys (and Minthara) basically have the same conflict, they think they need power to compensate for something. Gale thinks he needs power to be worthy, Astarion to be safe, and Wyll to be able to protect others. That he on the one hand rejects Mizora and the things he has to do for her but on the other hand thinks he needs the infernal help to get things done, is a compelling conflict - same as Gale's is - just that it isn't very developed in his case and gets watered down even more if you don't kill Karlach.

And yes, how hard Shadowheart's story drives home the nature over nurture argument is a bit annoying too.