Summary
Thecritically acclaimed RPGand 2023’s Game of the Year,Baldur’s Gate 3, took the mechanics, settings, and atmosphere of aDungeons and Dragonsgame and put them into a video game format. But the systems and lore aren’t the only things that translate nicely. With such a wide variety of fantasy characters, straight out of aDnDcampaign, it can be easy to translate the classicDungeons and Dragonsalignment system onto the beloved characters.
In the alignment chart, Chaotic Good is used to represent and identify characters who act selflessly, for the good of others. However, they may not always follow the letter of the law in doing so. Classic examples include characters like Robin Hood, the lovable outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor. So, which of the bestBaldur’s Gate 3characters fit onto this chart?
10Popper
Lovable Character Who Steals Loot From Corpses
This trader is sure to remind any Dungeon Master of the wacky side characters that their players fall in love with for no reason besides their chaotic charm. Popper is a kobold trader at the Circus of the Last Days.
While many of the circus denizens embody a simultaneous compassion and disregard for rules, none seem to display this as much as Popper. He steals his ‘treatos’ but quickly adds that he only takes them from people who are already dead. After all, he’s nice.
9Elminster
Classic Chaotic Good Dungeons And Dragons Character
Whilethe mighty wizard,Elminster, might be one of the quieter chaotic good characters on the list, he does make it! Elminster is a prominent figure in the lore ofDungeons and Dragonsand also in previousBaldur’s Gategames. In each of these appearances, Elminster reveals his compassionate nature.
However, he can also be a bit of a trickster, revealing his slightly more chaotic nature. Being officially classed as chaotic good in bothDungeons and DragonsandBaldur’s Gate, Elminster is proof that characters don’t need to be wildly ‘out there’ to embody chaotic good traits.
8Dame Aylin
Daughter Of A Chaotic Good Goddess
Dame Aylin may be one of the more controversial choices, as her heroic and divine nature makes her seem more like a typical lawful good angel. However, Dame Aylin doesn’t seem to be a stickler for the rules. She seems to love combat, taking great pleasure in the glory of her kills. She bashes in the face of Ketheric’s corpse, and she snaps Lorroakan’s spine like a matchstick.
While it is a completely fair response, as both characters are trying to take away her freedom, respect for freedom is another important aspect of chaotic good characters. To top it all off, her deity and mother, Selune, is a chaotic good goddess. She certainly seems to take after her mother.
7Hope
Idealistic Character Warped By The Hells
Hope fulfills a similar role to Dame Aylin, funnily enough. Her good nature is plain for all to see, as she retainsher holy and compassionate naturedespite an incomprehensible amount of time spent facing excruciating torture from the devil, Raphael.
It’s unclear whether her undeniably chaotic nature is a direct result of this torture or if she also demonstrated chaotic good tendencies before her time in the hells. What is clear is that she is a wonderfully compassionate character with an erratic personality and some unusual ideas, like her idealistic goal to make a loving home in the hells.
6Oliver/Thaniel
Fey Child With Good Intentions But Unusual Behaviors
As such, it makes sense that the fey child, known as both Oliver and Thaniel, should display these characteristics. While Oliver in particular may not always make reasonable decisions, sometimes even to the detriment of the player, they have good intentions forthe future of the Shadow-Cursed Lands.
5Arabella
Breaks The Rules For The Greater Good
Speaking of children,the tiefling child, Arabella,is such a good example of a chaotic good character! When players first encounter her, she faces trial from the harsh stand-in Archdruid, Kagha, for stealing the druids' idol of Silvanus.
She did in fact steal the idol, but it was only to prevent her, her parents, and the rest of the tiefling refugees from being evicted from the Druid’s Grove to face almost certain death. As with Oliver/Thaniel, her desire to do what is right and help others sometimes comes at the expense of harmful laws. As Gale put it, she may not be innocent, but that doesn’t mean she’s guilty.
4Dolly Thrice
Trickster Creature Who Assists Good Characters
Also known as Dolly Dolly Dolly, this character is a pixie that players can encounter in the Shadow-Cursed Lands. Like Oliver/Thaniel, she is a fey creature. While pixies inDungeons and Dragonsare typically considered neutral good creatures, they can have a trickster streak. With Dolly Thrice, it is less of a streak and more of a defining character trait.
While she acts like a shy and innocent pixie to get players to free her from her moonlantern prison, her true nature is that of a loudmouthed and sometimes rude creature, who will happilyPolymorphrude characters into various animals or give them a comical makeover. Despite this chaos, though, she is a good creature who will help characters navigate the Shadow-Cursed Lands.
3Karlach
Fights Those Who Use The Letter Of Law For Evil
Thefirst player characteron the list, the tiefling barbarian, Karlach, had to feature. She is one of the most good-aligned characters, being a steadfast supporter of heroic player characters. She always wants to do the right thing. However, she also loves the heat of battle and will fight tooth and nail for personal freedom.
As with Dame Aylin, a lot of her more chaotic traits can be seen in her character arc, which is about forging a fiery path to her own freedom from terrible people in power. It doesn’t seem coincidental that her two arch nemeses, the devil Zariel, and Lord Gortash, chosen of Bane, are both lawful evil villains, polar opposites to her. Karlach fights against tyrants, valuing compassion over those who use the letter of the law for evil.
2Volo
Larger Than Life Chaotic Good Dungeons And Dragons Character
Volothamp Geddarm is another prominent figure inDungeons and Dragonslore, who shows up inBaldur’s Gate 3. He is characterized as chaotic good, like Elminster, but is perhaps a little more obvious in his depiction. He is a lovable scamp who has a tendency to…exaggerate facts in order to tell an interesting story.
This often lands him and his companions in trouble. Despite his disregard for the truth, hierarchy, and societal norms, Volo is a kind-hearted character, supporting his friends and acting in a manner that he deems for the betterment of others.
1Minsc
Old Chaotic Good Baldur’s Gate Fan Favourite
The otherchaotic good player character, Minsc is an incredibly lovable character from pastBaldur’s Gategames. His good nature is plain to see, as he does what he feels is best for others. A very selfless character, he is in a rough predicament inBaldur’s Gate 3as a result of an incredibly heroic move he pulled prior to the game’s events.
However, he is also a ranger whose conventions are far from what society would deem normal, including his conversations with his miniature giant space hamster, Boo. It’s not hard to see why he’s considered chaotic good. His chaotic and reckless nature is only matched by his compassion.
