James love Dungeons and Dragons and shares his experience in various walkthroughs and tutorials.

In 1998 Interplay published a role-played game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe called Baldur's Gate. It went on to become one of the most popular non-MMO (massively-multiplayer) RPGs of all time, and spawned a sequel and three related titles (Icewind Dale, Icewind Dale 2, and Planescape: Torment), which would all be considered classics in their own rights. In 2012 developer Beamdog is set to release an authorized "Enhanced Edition" of the original Baldur's Gate over the internet for the PC, Mac and iPad. The game was upgraded to include updated Dungeons & Dragons rules, new characters and improved graphics.

More information about Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition can be found at its official website.

I've compiled a list of all the characters who can join your six man (or woman) team of adventurers who set off to save the world. The list includes basic information like class and alignment, as well as starting statistics and (in some cases) notes about the character.

Note: Until the game is released a lot of this information is speculative. The information is based, for now, on the original release of Baldur's Gate. As the game is released and new information revealed I will update the list to more accurately reflect the Enhanced Edition changes.

List of NPCs

Ajantis

Gender: Male
Race: Human
Class: Paladin
Alignment: Lawful Good

Where to Find Him: North of the Friendly Arm Inn

Starting Stats:

• Strength: 17
• Dexterity: 13
• Constitution:16
• Intelligence: 12
• Wisdom: 13
• Charisma: 17

Notes: He is the only Paladin in the game you can recruit. He will not tolerate Evil or Chaotic characters in your party.

Alora

Gender: Female
Race: Halfling
Class: Thief
Alignment: Chaotic Good

Where to Find Her: Hall of Wonders (Night)

Starting Stats:

• Strength: 8
• Dexterity: 19
• Constitution: 12
• Intelligence: 14
• Wisdom: 7
• Charisma: 10

Branwen

Gender: Female
Race: Human
Class: Cleric
Alignment: True Neutral

Where to Find Her: Nashkel

Starting Stats

• Strength: 13
• Dexterity: 16
• Constitution: 15
• Intelligence: 9
• Wisdom: 16
• Charisma: 13

Coran

Gender: Male
Race: Elf
Class: Fighter / Thief
Alignment: Chaotic Good

Where to Find Him: Cloakwood Forest

Starting Stats:

• Strength: 14
• Dexterity: 20
• Constitution: 12
• Intelligence: 14
• Wisdom: 9
• Charisma: 16

Dorn Il-Khan

Gender: Male
Race: Half-Orc
Class: Blackguard
Alignment: Evil

Where to Find Him: Unknown

Starting Stats:

• Strength: ?
• Dexterity: ?
• Constitution: ?
• Intelligence: ?
• Wisdom: ?
• Charisma: ?

Notes: Dorn was not in the original Baldur's Gate and was created for the Enhanced Edition.

Dynaheir

Gender: Female
Race: Human
Class: Invoker
Alignment: Lawful Good

Where to Find Her: Gnoll Stronghold

Starting Stats:

• Strength: 11
• Dexterity: 13
• Constitution: 16
• Intelligence: 17
• Wisdom: 15
• Charisma: 12

Note: Both Edwin and Minsc are hunting for her (for differing reasons) prior to her joining and will give you her location.
Note 2: Dynaheir is voiced by Jennifer Hale, who is perhaps best known for being the voice of the Female Commander Shepard in the immensely popular Mass Effect series (and also appears in Halo 4 and Star Wars: The Old Republic, among many other games).

Edwin

Gender: Male
Race: Human
Class: Conjurer
Alignment: Lawful Evil

Where to Find Him: Nashkel

Starting Stats:

• Strength: 9
• Dexterity: 10
• Constitution: 16
• Intelligence: 18
• Wisdom: 9
• Charisma: 10

Eldoth

Gender: Male
Race: Human
Class: Bard
Alignment: Neutral Evil

Where to Find Him: Cloakwood

Starting Stats

• Strength: 16
• Dexterity: 12
• Constitution: 15
• Intelligence: 13
• Wisdom: 10
• Charisma: 16

Faldorn

Gender: Female
Race: Human
Class: Druid
Alignment: True Neutral

Where to Find Her: Cloakwood

Starting Stats

• Strength: 12
• Dexterity: 15
• Constitution: 11
• Intelligence: 10
• Wisdom: 16
• Charisma: 15

Note: Will not get along with Jaheira.

Garrick

Gender: Male
Race: Human
Class: Bard
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Where to Find Him: Beregost

Starting Stats

• Strength: 14
• Dexterity: 16
• Constitution: 9
• Intelligence: 13
• Wisdom: 14
• Charisma: 15

Imoen

Gender: Female
Race: Human
Class: Thief
Alignment: Neutral Good

Where to Find Her: Joins by default after tutorial

Starting Stats:

• Strength: 9
• Dexterity: 18
• Constitution: 16
• Intelligence: 17
• Wisdom: 11
• Charisma: 16

Note: Her high intelligence score makes dual-classing her to a Mage very popular with players.

Jaheira

Gender: Female
Race: Half-Elf
Class: Fighter / Druid
Alignment: True Neutral

Where to Find Her: Friendly Arm Inn

Starting Stats

• Strength: 15
• Dexterity: 14
• Constitution: 17
• Intelligence: 10
• Wisdom: 14
• Charisma: 15

Note:Joins with Khalid. Will also leave with him if you kick him from the party.

Kagain

Gender: Male
Race: Dwarf
Class: Fighter
Alignment: Lawful Evil

Where to Find Him: Beregost

Starting Stats

• Strength: 16
• Dexterity: 12
• Constitution: 20
• Intelligence: 15
• Wisdom: 11
• Charisma: 8

Khalid

Gender: Male
Race: Half-Elf
Class: Fighter
Alignment: Neutral Good

Where to Find Him: Friendly Arm Inn

Starting Stats

• Strength: 15
• Dexterity: 16
• Constitution: 17
• Intelligence: 12
• Wisdom: 10
• Charisma: 9

Note: Joins with Jaheira, and will leave the party if you kick her out, too.

Kivan

Gender: Male
Race: Elf
Class: Ranger
Alignment: Chaotic Good

Where to Find Him: High Hedge

Starting Stats:

• Strength: 18 (+12)
• Dexterity: 17
• Constitution: 14
• Intelligence: 10
• Wisdom: 14
• Charisma: 8

Minsc

Gender: Male
Race: Human
Class: Ranger
Alignment: Chaotic Good

Where to Find Him: Nashkel

Starting Stats

• Strength: 18 (+93)
• Dexterity: 15
• Constitution: 15
• Intelligence: 8
• Wisdom: 6
• Charisma: 9

Note: Minsc travels with a "Miniature Giant Space Hamster" named Boo. He is voiced by Jim Cummings, who is a legend in the voice acting community. Minsc, with Boo, is considered by many to be the mascot of the Baldur's Gate games.

Montaron

Gender: Male
Race: Halfling
Class: Fighter / Thief
Alignment: Neutral Evil

Where to Find Him: East of Candlekeep

Starting Stats

• Strength: 16
• Dexterity: 17
• Constitution: 15
• Intelligence: 12
• Wisdom: 13
• Charisma: 9

Note: Joins with Xzar. Will leave Xzar leaves.

Neera

Gender: Female
Race: Half-Elf
Class: Wild Mage
Alignment: ?

Where to Find Her: ?

Starting Stats

• Strength: ?
• Dexterity: ?
• Constitution: ?
• Intelligence: ?
• Wisdom: ?
• Charisma: ?

Note: Neera is one of the new characters made for the Enhanced Edition.

Quayle

Gender: Male
Race: Gnome
Class: Cleric / Illusionist
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Where to Find Him: Bridge to Baldur's Gate

Starting Stats

• Strength: 8
• Dexterity: 15
• Constitution: 11
• Intelligence: 17
• Wisdom: 10
• Charisma: 6

Rasaad yn Bashir

Gender: Male
Race: Human
Class: Calishite Monk
Alignment: ?

Where to Find Him: ?

Starting Stats

• Strength: ?
• Dexterity: ?
• Constitution: ?
• Intelligence: ?
• Wisdom: ?
• Charisma: ?

Note: Rasaad yn Bashir is one of the new characters made for the Enhanced Edition.

Safana

Gender: Female
Race: Human
Class: Thief
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Where to Find Her: Lighthouse on Sword Coast

Starting Stats

• Strength: 13
• Dexterity: 17
• Constitution: 12
• Intelligence: 16
• Wisdom: 9
• Charisma: 17

Shar-Teel

Gender: Female
Race: Human
Class: Fighter
Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Where to Find Her: East of the Temple of Lathander

Starting Stats

• Strength: 18 (+58)
• Dexterity: 17
• Constitution: 9
• Intelligence: 14
• Wisdom: 7
• Charisma: 11

Skie

Gender: Female
Race: Human
Class: Thief
Alignment: True Neutral

Where to Find Her: Baldur's Gate

Starting Stats

• Strength: 11
• Dexterity: 18
• Constitution: 15
• Intelligence: 15
• Wisdom: 8
• Charisma: 13

Note: You need Eldoth with you when you meet her or she'll run away.

Tiax

Gender: Male
Race: Gnome
Class: Cleric / Thief
Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Where to Find Him: Flaming Fist Compound in Baldur's Gate

Starting Stats

• Strength: 9
• Dexterity: 16
• Constitution: 16
• Intelligence: 10
• Wisdom: 12
• Charisma: 9

Viconia

Gender: Female
Race: Drow
Class: Cleric
Alignment: Neutral Evil

Where to Find Her: Peldvale

Starting Stats

• Strength: 10
• Dexterity: 19
• Constitution: 8
• Intelligence: 16
• Wisdom: 15
• Charisma: 14

Xan

Gender: Male
Race: Elf
Class: Enchanter
Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Where to Find Him: Nashkel Mines

Starting Stats

• Strength: 13
• Dexterity: 16
• Constitution: 7
• Intelligence: 17
• Wisdom: 14
• Charisma: 16

Note: He is the only Lawful Neutral character in the game.

Xzar

Gender: Male
Race: Human
Class: Necromancer
Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Where to Find Him: East of Candlekeep

Starting Stats

• Strength: 14
• Dexterity: 16
• Constitution: 10
• Intelligence: 17
• Wisdom: 16
• Charisma: 10

Note: Joins with Montaron, and will leave with him if he is removed from the party.

Yeslick

Gender: Male
Race: Dwarf
Class: Fighter / Cleric
Alignment: Lawful Good

Where to Find Him: Cloakwood Mines

Starting Stats

• Strength: 15
• Dexterity: 12
• Constitution: 17
• Intelligence: 7
• Wisdom: 16
• Charisma: 10

Comments

James (author) on November 28, 2012:

I mentioned Boo in Minsc's note. I could have written pages on Boo, but I figured that wasn't what most people came for.

Cummings is an amazing voice actor and even trying to list some of his roles would have filled up a couple of screens for sure, so I decided it best to just leave him as "legendary". But now I will always think of Minsc as Tigger, too. Kinda scary, really.

Adam M. Hanson from Mankato, MN on November 28, 2012:

Minsc and BOO! You forgot BOO!

p.s. I can't wait! I bought and played the original games as a kid and they are still some of my favorite games.... RPG as it was meant to be!

p.p.s. If you didn't know, Jim Cummings is one of the most famous voice actors around these days, though most of his fame comes from voicing....are you ready? Winnie the Pooh! And Tigger, too! Every time I hear Minsc yell about how he's going to destroy enemies, I can't help but laugh knowing that the same guy voices tons of kid show characters