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Baldur's Gate Character Names

25 characters · Video Game

Gorian /GOR-ee-un/ The protagonist's adoptive father and a scholar who raised them in Candlekeep. Imoen /Ih-MOH-en/ The protagonist's childhood friend and a skilled thief and mage. Jaheira /Jah-HEER-uh/ A half-elf fighter/druid, a member of the Harpers, and a strong-willed companion. Khalid /KAH-lid/ Jaheira's husband, a nervous but capable fighter, also a Harper. Minsc /MINSK/ A ranger from Rashemen known for his simplemindedness and his hamster companion, Boo. Boo /BOO/ Minsc's miniature giant space hamster companion. Edwin /ED-win/ A powerful and arrogant Red Wizard of Thay. Sarevok /SAH-ruh-vok/ The main antagonist of Baldur's Gate, a powerful warrior and a child of Bhaal. Xan /ZAN/ An elven enchanter known for his pessimism and reluctance to engage in combat. Viconia /Vi-KOH-nee-uh/ A Drow cleric of Shar known for her cynicism and cruel nature. Montaron /Mon-TAR-on/ A halfling fighter/thief, and member of the Zhentarim along with Xzar. Xzar /ZY-zahr/ A necromancer, and member of the Zhentarim along with Montaron. Dynaheir /din-ay-hair/ A wild mage from Rashemen specializing in unpredictable chaos magic. She becomes one of the party's most powerful spellcasters. Alora /ah-lor-ah/ A halfling thief with exceptional stealth and lock-picking abilities. She provides crucial support through theft and reconnaissance. Coran /kor-an/ A charming elf thief and bard known for romance and humor. He excels in stealth, dual-wielding, and social situations. Garrick /gar-ick/ A human minstrel and bard who becomes a capable fighter despite his initial frivolousness. He performs entertainment and provides support. Yeslick /yes-lick/ A dwarf cleric of Clangeddin Silverbeard imprisoned at the start. He becomes a powerful healer and warrior devoted to battle and protection. Branwen /bran-wen/ A human cleric of Tempus devoted to battle and righteousness. She is a skilled healer and formidable warrior in close combat. Shar-Teel /shar-teel/ A human fighter raised by the Blacktalons warrior sisterhood. She is one of the strongest physical combatants, skilled in heavy weapons. Safana /sah-fah-nah/ A human thief and spy motivated by treasure and fortune. She is highly skilled in stealth, lock-picking, and pickpocketing. Quayle /kwayl/ A gnome cleric trapped by curse when recruited. He becomes a devoted healer and reliable source of divine magic for the party. Kagain /kah-gayn/ A half-orc berserker with exotic origins and unmatched physical power. He specializes in heavy weapons and is brutal in combat. Tiax /tye-aks/ An eccentric gnome assassin who believes himself destined for godhood. Despite his madness, he is a skilled fighter and climber. Keldorn /kel-dorn/ A human paladin devoted to Helm and the pursuit of justice. He protects the innocent and enforces righteous law in combat. Neera /neer-ah/ A young wild mage with unpredictable magical abilities in Enhanced Edition. She is learning to control her chaotic magical powers.

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