Karlach

Karlach Cliffgate is a tiefling of the barbarian class with an outlander background in Baldur's Gate 3, who can either be selected as an Origin during character creation, or recruited as a Companion when playing a different character.

Once a soldier forced to fight in the fires of Avernus, now a woman on the brink of freedom, Karlach is an extremely passionate individual who strives to live life to the fullest. She tends to speak excitedly regarding any of life's simple pleasures, whether that be food, drink, friends, or intimacy. Her demeanor is generally joyous and very forward, having no fear of loudly proclaiming her love of being alive and how much she cares for those close to her. Her positive disposition and infectious energy seem to allow her to make friends easily.

Karlach has a very strong sense of right and wrong. She enjoys attempting to help innocent people with their troubles and not expecting anything in return, something she finds in common with Wyll after their rocky first meeting. Her honesty can cause her to come off as somewhat naive at times. Karlach is very impulsive and easy to provoke, always ready to jump into a fight, especially if it means fighting someone attempting to talk their way out of answering for their crimes. She also gets along well with Astarion, despite their moral differences, due to both wanting to live their life outside the shadow of their abusers.

Karlach's lust for life hides the trauma of betrayal and fear of a life cut short. Attempting to stop – or at least delay – the destruction of the infernal engine in place of her heart is the driving force of Karlach's personal mission, hoping to live in the world she loves for at least a while longer.