Baldur's Gate 3 wowed the world in several ways when it was released in 2023 from Early Access. It contained an incredibly dense and wonderful world, one of the best and deepest interpretations of 5th edition D&D video game-style gameplay, memorable music, an exciting story, and, of course, a unique cast of NPCs, companions, and origin characters that continue to fascinate fans to this day. Each character has a distinct aesthetic and personality, which has quickly made some more popular than others. Karlach and Shadowheart, for example, are top picks for many.
Baldur's Gate 3: All romantic characters
There are a total of ten romance options in Baldur's Gate 3, and each of them are unique companions that players can choose to get close to.
Each character also has its quirks. They are not just pushovers, but will react to your actions by either approving or disapproving. Ultimately, some may even leave your camp if they find you despicable enough for your actions. This depth of character is exactly why it can be fun to do a little thought experiment on who the worst roommate would be out of all the companions. Personality, values, and character arc play a big part in determining that, but ultimately it also depends on what kind of Tav (or origin character) you happen to be playing. This is just for fun, but let's analyze who might have a knife to your throat the first night you share a room at the inn.
Shadow heart
She can sacrifice you to share, depending on what she chooses
Starting with the smallest offender, we have Shadowheart. She might not be the worst person to share a room with, but at least at the beginning of her journey in Baldur's Gate 3she is extremely cold and distant. She also has an unwavering faith in the goddess Shar, who isn't exactly known for being the most benevolent being in the world. The way she talks about her goddess, especially in the first half of the game, can be downright creepy at times. She allows no doubt or criticism of her beliefs, forcing you to walk on eggshells around you if you'd rather not upset her.
Depending on which path she takes after encountering Nightsong, she could become an even more dangerous person. In Act 3, when faced with the mirror of loss, it is possible for Shadowheart to choose a rather depressing and horrible path, completely rejecting freedom from Shar's grasp. Imagine having that version of her as your roommate. Would you still be able to tell yourself that you can fix her? You may not wake up one day, or maybe you will, with a sacrificial knife to your throat.
Neck
The smell could be something else
Halsin is definitely not a bad person. Personality-wise, he'd make a great roommate, but you have to remember that he's a druid who likely spends a lot of time in the wilderness, either in his human or feral form. With that, just imagine the kind of smell and dirt he can drag into a shared living situation. Not to mention, depending on his preferences, he might want to hang around in his bear form, which not only takes up a lot of space, but likely has an odor profile of its own.
Other than that, Halsin would probably be an easy person to live with, perfectly encompassing the gentle giant stereotype of a good, down-to-earth guy who only likes ducks. If you know, you know. That said, he might be too much of a goody-two-shoes and will quickly call you out on anything he deems morally gray. Halsin is likely firmly in the Chaotic Good lineup, so anything that leans more towards Neutral or Evil will not be accepted by him.
Astarion
Far from being your Twilight-style vampire boyfriend
Astarion is not an easy person to be around. His morals are questionable, to say the least, and while understandable, given his rather challenging background, he's a threat to the player character even in-game when he's resting in camp. One of the cutscenes in the game has you finding him with his teeth out and vying for your throat, which worries everyone in the camp. You can either send him away, kill him, or accept him for what he is. Given that he's essentially preying on you, it's not far-fetched to choose not to trust him.
His character arc is long and arduous Baldur's Gate 3. For a large part of the game, he does not reveal his true face and intentions to you. There are times when he even mocks Tav (or whoever you happen to be playing) if they choose to act like a hero and help those in need. It's not in his nature to be like this, which is why he would make an unreliable and potentially dangerous roommate. If you fail to win his heart with great care and understanding, you will struggle to know if he is secretly waiting to stab you in the back and drink you dry, or if he really cares for you.
Lae'zel
Githyanki only believe in strength through superiority
Of all the origin characters, Lae'zel is the hardest personality to deal with. At the start of the game, her belief in her own kind's superiority is unwavering, and she views everyone around her as lesser. A non-githyanki roommate would easily just be a slave or a pawn to her, even something akin to a pet that she would never respect as an equal. That is, if you didn't have to prove yourself. It is only through great challenges and several twists and turns that Lae'zel slowly begins to doubt the foundations of her own nation, and perhaps even soften.
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One of the finest examples of why she's a terrible roommate is her spat with Shadowheart. She loves to argue and loves to have the last word. And if she can't get the last word, she uses her blade instead. Her romance makes you duel her in her camp, and you can only advance if you manage to beat her in a one-on-one fight. Imagine coming back home after a long day, and her perfect way to spend quality time together is to let the fists speak for themselves. Despite the admirable confidence and aura she possesses, Lae'zel would ultimately be an extremely exhausting person to share a space with.
Minthara
Drow are forever ruthless
Githyanki are not the only race in D&D universe known for its cruelty and murderous traditions. The Drow of the Underdark, especially those who worship Lolth, are well-known for maintaining a terribly harsh matriarchal society where honor and glory claim only strength and treachery. It is a society where relatives turn on relatives, and such ways are applauded. Minthara comes from such an environment, and although she is in the cult of the absolute and can eventually be turned away from it, she never completely shakes off her ruthlessness. It's baked into her through and through, though there are moments of vulnerability that make her incredibly deep and relatable.
She is an unreliable person whose loyalty will take a very long time to win over. And even then, can we ever really be sure that she doesn't choose to execute us because she deems us unworthy of being followed and respected? If you're simply too good, too weak in her eyes, and don't assert yourself enough, you may find yourself as her doormat more than an equal roommate. But between her and Lae'zel, she might be the more dangerous choice because of how she was sucked into the Cult of the Absolute and how ready she was to destroy the entire Druid Grove without batting an eye. Lae'zel, meanwhile, would have simply refused to help Grove if the choice had been up to her.
- Released
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August 3, 2023
- ESRB
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M for Adult: Blood and Gore, partial nudity, sexual content, strong language, violence
