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Low (-1 or less)

Neutral

Medium approval (20+)

Romanced with less than 20 approval{{verify}}

Romanced with 20+ approval

* [[Speak with Dead]] Ask the [[Abducted Nobleman]] on the Crashed Nautiloid ship if he;  ''([[Bard]])'' wants you to write his story {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}, ''([[Cleric]] or [[Paladin]])'' would like rites preformed on his body {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}, ''([[Ranger]] or [[Druid]])'' wants to be buried {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Use [[Animal Handling]] to calm the Scared Boar found near [[Astarion]] or tell it ([[Speak with Animals (Condition)|Speak with Animals]]) that you will not hurt it {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

'''Roadside Cliffs'''

* Deceive, persuade or intimidate the tieflings who captured [[Lae'zel]] to leave ([[Bard]], [[Monk]], [[Paladin]], [[Drow]], [[Githyanki]] have extra options.) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Ask [[Lae'zel]] to say 'please' after rescuing her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Recruit Gale {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

'''[[Chapel Entrance]]'''

 

'''[[Druid Grove]]'''

* Use [[Persuasion]]/[[Intimidation]] to get [[Aradin]] and [[Zevlor]] to stop fighting {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Take a swing at [[Aradin]] during his argument with [[Zevlor]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* As a cleric of Tempus and after talking to [[Aradin]], tell [[Remira]] Liam earned a warriors rest {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Offer to heal [[Pandirna]]. Must be a [[Paladin]], [[Druid]]. [[Cleric]] or [[Bard]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Use [[Athletics]]/[[Insight]] or [[Detect Thoughts]] to help [[Guex]] train {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Use [[Persuasion]]/[[Intimidation]] or [[Detect Thoughts]] to convince [[Arka]] to not shoot [[Sazza]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell [[Sazza]] that you will free her from her cage {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Agree to help [[Zevlor]] (in his cave) to try to convince to [[Kagha]] to stop the ritual. (only if you previously decline to help / skip talking to [[Zevlor]] / knockout by [[Aradin]]) {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* While talking/buying from [[Mattis]], catch [[Silfy]] trying to pickpocket you, and see her tears as genuine or tell [[Silfy]] to relax. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* While using [[Speak with Animals]] convince [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the bird that the key in its nest is dull OR choose the bard-specific option about a song OR kick at the bird {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Talking to [[Kagha]] after first encounter and calling her a monster {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* With [[Speak with Animals]], tell [[Silver]] the wolf you just wanted to give them your scent OR as a [[Ranger]] or [[Druid]], sit with [[Silver]] (without speak with animals) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Agree with [[Zevlor]] to kill the goblin horde's leaders {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* After stopping the ritual, if you are confronted about stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]] return the idol and apologise {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Persuade [[Kagha]] to fight against the [[Shadow Druids]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* If you already have infernal iron with you when you first meet Dammon, tell her "Absolutely - let's see what we can do." when she asks if she can give it to Dammon already. {{Approval|Karlach|+10}}

* While using [[Speak with Animals]] tell [[Scratch]] to follow your scent to the camp. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* While talking to [[Aradin]] on the bridge, say a prayer over the corpses as a cleric of Helm, Ilmater, Oghma, Tempus or Tyr {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Successfully make the [[Owlbear]] to let you go peacefully {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* After killing the [[Owlbear]], spare the [[Owlbear Cub]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Gain entrance to the village by persuading or performing for the guard at the South gate {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Hire [[Lump the Enlightened]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Persuade [[Fezzerk]] at the Windmill to leave peacefully {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Save [[Barcus Wroot]] by the windmill in [[Blighted Village]] and tell him that he owes you nothing {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Drop and prepare to destroy the [[Necromancy of Thay]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]'''

'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''

* At the front gate, fling dung at Sentinel Olak (hidden behind other dialogue options; triggers a fight) {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Tap once on the War Drum at the front gate {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Use [[Performance]] to play a rhythm on the War Drum at the front gate {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* In the chicken-chasing game, [[Persuasion|convince]] the [[Owlbear Cub]] to run to the gate {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell [[Eight]] "sorry for your loss" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] Crusher {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* If you fail to intimidate Crusher, a fight will start. If you defeat him, choose mercy and help him up. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* After moving with [[Gut]] to her "chapel" (adjacent room), allow Gut to feel around your head {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* In [[Worg Pens]], side with the [[Halsin|bear]] against the goblins {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

:* ''(As a Good [[Cleric]] or a non-[[Oathbreaker]] [[Paladin]] only)'' Successfully bless the dying hyena {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

:* ''([[Ranger]] only)'' Mercy-kill the dying hyena {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

:* ''([[Druid]] only)'' Choose to "destroy the abomination" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* In the [[Zhentarim Hideout]]:

:* When trying to enter the hideout:

::* Successfully use [[Detect Thoughts]] to tell [[Zarys]] you're here to help [[Find the Missing Shipment|find the missing shipment]]. ''<small>(Note: if you've already found it, the "I know what became of Rugan" dialogue will not give approval.)</small>'' {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

::* Use [[Persuasion]] to tell Zarys you're just here to trade {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

::* Use [[Intimidation]] to tell Zarys you "go where you please" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

:* Refuse to kill [[Rugan]] when Zarys tells you to {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

:* When dealing with [[Brem]] and the artist [[Oskar Fevras]]:

::* [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] Brem into lowering the price {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

::* Buy Oskar. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

::* Give Oskar an additional 200 gold after freeing him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Saving [[Benryn]] in the burning building {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Give an antidote to [[Thulla]] in the [[Myconid Colony]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Give the [[noblestalk]] to [[Derryth Bonecloak]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell [[Gekh Coal]] "I'm not helping a slave-catcher."

* Tell Sovereign [[Spaw]] you killed Sovereign [[Glut]] after the latter decided to [[Avenge Glut's Circle|usurp]] the former {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Place autumncrocus on Myrna’s grave

* When [[BOOOAL]] offers to share his power, say you won't let him enslave the [[Kuo-toa]] any longer {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell Ward Magmar "you disgust me, slaver" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell Skickpit you're going to help him, then ask if he really wants you to kill his slavers (using [[Persuasion|Persuasion]] line) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Pay respect to the heap of dead Deep Gnome corpses after killing or deceiving Brathwen and Viss {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* [[Persuasion|Convince]] the deep rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Promise the deep gnome slaves that you'll do what you can (to help them) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* After finding [[Philomeen]], talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* If failed to convince [[Elder Brithvar]] to free the deep gnomes after the fight with [[Nere]], choose "I am freeing these gnomes. Just try and stop me." (immediately starts the fight) {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* After freeing Barcus, bid him farewell and good luck {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* As [[Githyanki]], tell [[Ellyka]] the Gith patrol means nothing to you, getting her to stand down.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Allow [[Lae'zel]] to speak with the Gith patrol {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

'''[[Creche Y'llek]]'''

* Persuade [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] to let [[Youth Varrl]] go from training.

* Vandalise the portrait of [[Vlaakith]]

* Successfully persuade [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to let you take the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]] and suggest you'll take it to a better Creche or raise it yourself.

* If Karlach is recruited before [[Wyll]], he will show up in camp after a long rest. Talk Wyll out of fighting Karlach. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}   

* Threaten to kill [[Mizora]] during her first appearance {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Agree to use a [[Soul Coin]] on her to power up in combat {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Feed the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it arrives at the [[Campsite|Camp]] (requires food in inventory) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Successfully skill check to heal the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it appears again at the [[Campsite|Camp]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Pet [[Scratch]]

* At camp, promise [[Barcus Wroot]] that you will find his friend [[Wulbren]] at [[Moonrise Towers]]

* At the next long rest after the events at the Creche, encourage [[Lae'zel]] to listen to [[Kith'rak Voss]] or make her own choice when he visits the camp and speak about the [[Mysterious Artefact]]

* After staking Astarion, say bringing him was a mistake {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* After having a romantic night, tell her you'd love to be able to touch her properly {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} (Can be repeated but only the first time gives approval)

* After the first upgrade of her heart tell her you still can't touch her and then "Of course I do" {{Approval|Karlach|+10}}

* Meeting [[Raphael]] "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* After first encounter with [[Raphael]] speak with [[Shadowheart]] and choose dialogue option to refuse to trust [[Raphael]] twice {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* After summoning [[Lump the Enlightened]] and telling him your deal is done, let him have one lick {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Playing as [[Astarion]], confess to her that you're a vampire. {{Approval|Karlach|+10}}

{{SpoilerBox|act=2|nograd=1|unhide=1|'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''

* Convince the hyena in the convoy that they don't belong to the goblins.

* Convince [[Kar'niss]] the drider not to attack you after you killed the convoy before summoning him.

* As a Wizard, tell [[Harper Lassandra]] that you can aid in traversing the darkness.

* Tell [[Harper Meygan]], "Move. I'll take care of this."{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Free [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|Dolly]] from the [[Moonlantern]] carried by [[Kar'niss]].

* When judging with [[He Who Was]], choose any response to [[Madeline]], that judges her actions; either that she is not to be forgiven or that it wasn't her fault (formulation of answer is based on class).

* When judging with [[He Who Was]], choose to stop [[Madeline]] from stabing herself.

* Show [[Jaheira]] the [[Mysterious Artefact]] when you first meet her.

* Give her a hug (or a kiss, if romanced) when she has her second upgrade from [[Dammon]] at the [[Last Light Inn]], allowing her to be touched. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Drink the wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell [[Raphael]] to stay away from [[Mol]] (this line appears only if '''Astarion is not in the party''', otherwise Raphael will turn the talk to the spawn's scars).{{Approval|Karlach|+3}}

* Ask [[Counsellor Florrick]] if the Flaming Fist are just going to stand around. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Warn [[Isobel]] that [[Flaming Fist Marcus|Marcus]] plans to kidnap her when he attacks the [[Last Light Inn]].

* Call [[Wulbren]] a prick when [[Barcus Wroot]] talks to him after you [[Rescue Wulbren|rescue him]].

* As [[The Dark Urge]], tell [[Isobel]] that your blood orders you to kill her, then deny the urge, and ask her to forgive you. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Tell [[Halsin]] "You can count on me" before he opens the portal.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Successfully protect the portal [[Halsin]] enters.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

'''[[House of Healing]]'''

* Persuade [[Malus Thorm]] to spar with each other.{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Persuade [[Malus Thorm]] to operate on himself. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. {{Approval|Karlach|+2}} (comes one point by another subsequently).

 

* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]), up to three times total ({{Approval|Karlach|+1}} each time).  

* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll), up to two times ({{Approval|Karlach|+1}} each time).  If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of Approval, nonetheless.

* Invite [[Jaheira]] to fight with you in front of Moonrise Towers.

 

'''[[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]]'''

* After passing the persuasion check, and a second set of dialogue, tell [[Ketheric]] either:

** That you can help him if he lets you.

** That it isn't too late and his story doesn't end here.

** To come quietly and he'll be spared.

* Tell the Nightsong / [[Aylin]] to stand down, [[Ketheric]] has surrendered.

* As a Rogue, tell the Reconstituted Duellist that you do not blunder.  

* Tell Shadowheart that she should spare the Nightsong because the Nightsong may know something about her. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] agree to "purge" the mind.  

* At Tadpoling Centre, use the Neural Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods.

* Invite [[Halsin]] to your party after the fight with [[Myrkul]].

* Invite [[Jaheira]] to join your party or your camp after the fight with [[Myrkul]].

'''[[Rivington]]'''

* Give [[Yenna]] some Food. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell [[Brother Clements]] his god would be proud of Father Lorgan.

* Tell [[Yannis]] you'll look into the murder for her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* While at the [[Circus of the Last Days]], tell [[Dribbles]] "What a corny joke". {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* If the player approaches the stage, say "I treat everyone around me with kindness", if Karlach was volunteered say "Go on, Karlach", or volunteer some other companion. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell him you would never kill someone you cared about. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* As a Baldurian, tell [[Saer Grotpoll]] that his accent sounds more Rivington than Baldur's Gate {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Woof at [[Angry Mar'hyah]] a second time. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Don't let her take Scratch. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

*** Make her leave. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

*Tell [[Wulbren]] Gortash is the enemy -not the [[Gondians]] -or- You'll contact the [[Gondians]] and maybe they'll see reason. ({{Approval|Karlach|+1}})

**If contacting the [[Gondians]], insist on refusing the bomb. ({{Approval|Karlach|+1}})

* If you opened the bundle, get more money out of [[Danzo Arkwright]] by using any check when returning the Zhentarim letters {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Bear the madness from [[Shirra Clarwen]]'s Curse. ({{Approval|Karlach|+1}})

** Successfully resist the Curse after taking it from [[Shirra Clarwen]]. ({{Approval|Karlach|+3}})

* Try and help the Dying Stone Lord Thug. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Donate 500 gold for refugees to [[Manip Nestor]]. ({{Approval|Karlach|+1}})

* Consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.

* Get into Wyrm's Rock by showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]] at the gate. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to the Flaming Fist

* When [[Naaber]] pretend to be a dog, tell him "But nobody likes Naaber" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell [[Hoots Hooligan]] you'll try her new brew

*Show yourself immediately to [[Dolor]] in the [[Facemaker's Boutique]]

* {{Coords|-166|-75}} Play with the children.

:* Succeed Perception Check DC 7 to spot Cinnamon's "Spy Candy". {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

:* Allow Punkins to scan you. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

 

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''

'''Roadside Cliffs'''

* As the Dark Urge, tear off Gale's hand {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

'''[[Chapel Entrance]]'''

 

'''[[Druid Grove]]'''

* Tell the Tiefling kids trained by [[Asharak]] that they are going to die {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* While using [[Speak with Animals]] to talk with [[Scratch]], start shouting at the corpse to prove Gomwick is dead. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Choose to go closer to the Owlbear cub or attack the Owlbear {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* After killing the Owlbear, kill it's cub as well {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* When talking to Tracker Grikka, suggest getting answers out of the prisoner yourself {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* When talking to Minthara, suggest visiting the prisoner yourself {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Using speak with animals, instruct the chicken to ran to the posts during chicken chasing.

* After defeating [[Crusher]], choose the option to finish him. Triggers a fight with the entire camp.

* Convince [[Flind]] to attack the other Gnolls {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

 

* Speak with Gith patrol instead of letting [[Lae'zel]] speak (any line of two available) {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Refuse to give the [[noblestalk]] to [[Derryth Bonecloak]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Offer to help hunt down the escaped gnome and the pair of boots for [[Gekh Coal]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Ask Ward Magmar how to get a slave of your own {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Convince the Deep Rothé to excavate for Skarjall via the [[Persuasion]] check "Breathe. Focus." {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Let Elder Brithvar take the deep gnomes  

'''[[Camp]]'''

* Ask [[Mizora]] if she will leave if you turn on [[Karlach]] {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}

* Letting [[Volo]] follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite

* Agree to Vlaakith's request to kill the person inside the Astral Prism.

* Side with the convoy against the Harpers.

* If you're traveling with the convoy when it's ambushed, side with the Harpers, and loot the Moonlantern, tell the Harper leader "How about I just kill you and keep the lantern for myself?"

* When judging with [[He Who Was]], tell [[Madeline]] to stab herself; and to continue.

*Give up all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]].

* Question her encouragement of [[Mattis]]' scamming.

* After [[Mol]] is taken, tell [[Mattis]] she's probably dead already.

* As The Dark Urge, give in to your urge to kill the Strange Ox. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Reject the 3 [[soul coins]] offered by [[Lann Tarv]] to Karlach in exchange for hearing about the souls (must have Karlach in the party to get this dialogue). {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}

* Kill the Goblins without combat {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Tell [[Shadowheart]] you will support her becoming a Dark Justiciar when in the Gauntlet of Shar.

* Agree to help [[Balthazar]] in the [[Gauntlet of Shar]].

* Offer to search the Gauntlet of Shar to help Yurgir.

* Purge the pods in [[Tadpoling Centre]] {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}

* When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] "consume" the mind.  

* Accept the Runepowder bomb from Wulbren Bongle -or- This is too messy for you.

** If contacting the [[Gondians]], accept the bomb anyway.

 

* Tell [[Farlin]] that you're happy to help them against Cairos and his men.

* Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.

* Pick "Delicious" after pointing out the two drow look alike.

* Tell Lord Amber's Bodyguard about the Steel watch that you couldn't feel safer {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} or ''([[Drow]] or [[Half-Orc]])'' Safer than with some {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Tell News Hawker Luan that his salesmanship is terrible. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

** After he says he is only six say you don't care. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* Sell the Githyanki egg to the Society of Brilliance.

* Give [[Redhammer]] to [[Allandra Grey]] at the end of [[Avenge the Drowned]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* (Romanced) Take off your clothes when [[Haarlep]] asks. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* (Romanced) Vow your body to [[Haarlep]] when they ask. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

'''[[Devil's Fee]]'''

* Intimidate [[Helsik]] to keep the gauntlets {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}