What Your Favorite Baldurs Gate 3 Character Says About You

My interest in Astarion is less "I can fix him" and more "I wanna see what he sets on fire." Very much the same interest I have in Gojo Satoru and the Joker.

"Fascist Kermit the Frog" "It's not kinky, it's a court case" 💀

Gale can't stop talking about his ex because his ex was his groomer, and he doesn't realize that. He got that "chosen one" set up with her, and using magic was what she used to make him feel special, it's why he's allll up about it. It's what his personality surrounds because, after all, that's all he's good for. While I'm glad I went with my instincts on the first romance scene to not use an illusion for my Tav and him to spend the night, I feel the other version (kinda freakier from what I've heard) proves my point that he's trying so much to impress you, to prove he's worth something because he spent his life trying to impress Mystra and she used that, and it also got him in trouble. Doesn't help that his ex (his groomer) says he can have her forgiveness by killing himself, and only takes more interest when he finds something that could harm her, SO, there's that. He eventually stops talking about her and says in a big romantic scene in Act 3 "With you, I forget my goddess" which is character development. The only reason he continues to talk about her some is because she sticks her nose into our business regarding the crown. (Though probably doesn't help my point that I love the tragedy of Anakin and Padme from Star Wars. Then there's Gale being the "fallen" Chosen and talking about using the crown in Act 3 to become powerful like the gods) But anyway, it's really like the other characters and helping them heal better. The whole game isn't really "I can fix them" but you can choose "I can help them break free and we can put the broken pieces together to create something better." Or you can make them worse. Or YOU can be worse. Annnd I didn't mean to start an essay in the comments, but here we are.

I actually chose the Emperor in my first playthrough because Withers had said something like "Thou hast not romanced anyone, noob, lol, thou art a fucking virgin" and the next long rest i really wanted to prove him wrong Edit: i had to google if Withers was an actual romance option, i am utterly disappointed

“Women, but big YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA👺” I relate to this man on a spiritual level

"BRIAN, BRIAN I HAVE TO FIND CAZADOR" took me OUT 💀😂

You can tell if something is someones hyperfixation if they stand up while talking about it

Karlach is just the best. She's cool, endlessly capable, more upfront with you than any of the other party members, has your back, and her idea of a cute date would include throwing Molotov cocktails at a police station.

BOSS MUSIC “TAKE YO PANTS OFF-“ ….I can’t with Danny💀😭 Edit: HOLY CRAP THIS BLEW UP ITS BEEN TWO MONTHS

Minthara simp: Has mommy issues Astarion simp: Has father issues And both are my favs.... shit...

Astarion is my favorite, and also the reason I started the game in the first place. I am definitely guilty of the "I can fix him" mindset, but also I adore the sass and as an abuse survivor, seeing him go through his experiences throughout the game teaches me more things about myself. Hearing him say certain things just make some of my experiences click in a way that has never happened before, and makes me look at myself and how i feel a bit more deeply. And he's good on the eyes, too 😂

I'm glad you acknowledged what a legitimitely good person Halsin is. I found the shadow curse storyline very compelling and I adore Halsin's sweet personality and gentle banter. He is also basically a kinder version of my dad WHO SAID THAT

“Shadowheart is an emotionally unavailable person.” …she straight up develops an emotional reliance on Tav after like 3 successful dialogues. It’s legitimately difficult to fumble the bag with Shadowheart. Astarion on the other hand, I never know where his head’s at. My Druid is romancing him successfully rn, and he approves of me the least out of my three main companions.

Karlach is the best...super positive good person, when she gets angry, she gets over it fast, and nothing can keep her down.

Halsin is the Poly representation that us old and tired people that had one too many Dark Astarions in our lives. I don't think he's a unicorn hunter. He's kitchen table poly with a good grasp of consent and would probably remind you to drink water and that you did a good job with the dishes today.... Then yes, the freaky comes out later. XD

The Lae'zel part is truly spoken like someone who never romanced her and seen her sunrise scene, Lae'zel is easily one of the most loyal and loving romances by the end.

The moment Lae’zel started cursing in her native tongue and talking about craving blood I knew that she was Klingon-coded and watching Star Trek while I was going through puberty had side effects.

"Can beat ur ass if you beg them to... ANYWAY 👺" My headphones💀

Minthara is downright pleasant for a Lolth-Sworn Drow, tbh.

I just love Minthara, she has her whole "I was mind controlled and all the bad stuff I did was not of my own free will and now I'm kinda freaking out" plot going on which I really like. Plus she's just weirdly optimistic??? If you ask her if she thinks you guys can beat the final boss the literally just goes "Oh course. If you have doubts, get rid of them, they're infectious." And it's just really refreshing having someone optimistic in the party.