The Hidden Characters of Baldur's Gate 3: Unveiling the Underutilized NPCs

Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) boasts a roster of characters, each with their own riveting narrative and motivations. Yet, not all paths cross with the main party due to the specific parts they play, meticulously designed by the creators, Larian Studios. Despite being scarcely seen, these characters demonstrate the attention to detail and effort invested into BG3 to ensure all eventualities are catered for.

In the gaming world, developers often generate fallback characters, referred to as fail-safes, that can step in should an indispensable NPC perish prematurely. Larian Studios also placed such safeguards in Baldur's Gate 3, thus maintaining the storyline intact. Below, we reveal ten relatively unknown characters from BG3 who rarely appear in standard playthroughs.

10. The Understudy of Zevlor - Asharak

Asharak fills in for Zevlor if he meets a premature end prior to initiating the Act One celebration party on defeating the Goblin Leaders. Asharak succinctly expresses lament over Zevlor's absence as the party presses on in celebration.

9. The Subsequent Safeguard - Cerys

Cerys only appears if Asharak perishes along with Zevlor before the celebrations. In such an event, Cerys emerges to kickstart the party, making her a fail-safe for a fail-safe.

8. Stand-in Reveler - Kivak

In the case of Ikaron's untimely demise before the goblin leaders’ fall celebration, Kivak emerges as a competent replacement, ensuring the party’s vigor remains unaffected.

7. The Replacement Party-goer - Rhys

Rhys, generally unseen in normal gameplay, steps into the scene in case of multiple deaths of Groove's Tieflings. Rhys's addition keeps the party's atmosphere upbeat.

6. Stepping In for Danis - Vatas

Should Danis die before experiencing the joy of the goblin leaders’ downfall, Vatas fills his shoes at the party, returning the balance, all the while appreciating their hosts.

5. Substitute for Equality - Kavil

Kavil is a backup character of the female Tiefling, Lakrissa, who gets killed in between. Kavil brings the party's gender ratio back to normal.

4. Backup Plan for Lakrissa - Zae

In the harsh scenario where Lakrissa dies before the celebrations, Zae takes her place, which could likely cast a shadow over Alfira’s mood at the party.

3. Standby Announcer - Gerson the Bent

Gerson, an unusual addition to this list, appears in a cutscene to convey the news of the last Goblin Leader's demise if it happens while the player is still at the Emerald Grove.

2. Stepping Into Alfira's Shoes - Chell

Chell replaces Alfira at the party if Alfira gets killed in the Grove, though if the character Dark Urge is the main, she'll be absent even if Alfira's absent.

1. Dragonborn Quill's Surprise Entry

In case of Alfira's death or unconsciousness, Quill is introduced to join the group. There are still some flaws in the transition, as Alfira is often mentioned in dialogues despite being alive and well.

As we delve deeper, we’ll likely uncover more fail-safes and hidden details in Baldur's Gate 3, praising the intensiveness of Larian Studio's design. The depth of game details as BG3 ensures that revisiting is always filled with discoveries and enlightenment on hidden features.