Companions

Companions are main characters in Baldur's Gate 3 who can join the player in the adventure throughout Faerûn. All companions can be Origin characters as well and their recruit is optional. The player can start a romantic relationship with any of them, regardless of race or gender. As of Patch 6, there's five companions available.

Male Companions

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  Astarion, a High Elf Rogue and vampire.

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  Gale, the Human Wizard.

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  Wyll, the Human Warlock.

Female Companions

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  Shadowheart, a Half-Elf Cleric of Shar.

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  Lae'zel, a Githyanki Fighter.

Recruitment

Astarion: At the Ravaged Beach, continuining in the same path you fought the Intellect devourers.

Gale: At the Ravaged Beach, after trying to interact with a Teleportation Rune close to the Nautiloid.

Lae'zel: You'll first encounter her at the Nautiloid and then at the Ravaged Beach, close to Secluded Grove. She is being held hostage by Tieflings.

Shadowheart: She'll join you if you free her on the Nautiloid, and will later be unconscious close to the place your player landed. If not freed from the Nautiloid, she'll be at the entrance of the Dank Crypt nearby. If not, she'll be found inside the Secluded Grove. If ignored again, you'll encounter her either at the Goblin Camp or at the Mountain Pass.

Wyll: Inside the Secluded Grove, training Tieflings.