Act Three/Inspiration

Overview

Approval

Inspiration

Inspirations listed on this page can be obtained exclusively in the Act Three locations. For the inspirations which can be earned throughout other Acts of the game as well, refer to the Act One/Inspiration, Anywhere/Multiple Locations section.

To unlock an inspiration, the character with the corresponding background must be in the active party. If there is more than one party member with the same background, each of them earns an inspiration point once the conditions fit. This can be used to replenish the inspiration points' pool quickly if needed.

If none of the player characters have a background fit for obtaining an inspiration point, this can be solved by asking Withers to summon a hireling with a corresponding background. The set of characters offered for hire provides the full scope of backgrounds, except for the Haunted One, which is unique for the Dark Urge.

Note that certain choices made in Acts One and Two may automatically lock the party out of obtaining certain inspirations in Act Three, such as:

• Leaving in danger or killing certain characters (allowing them to die included), such as Alfira, Oskar Fevras, Councellor Florrick, Wulbren Bongle and / or Dame Aylin.
• Raiding the Emerald Grove or allowing the tiefling refugees to be expelled out of there.
• Decisions concerning certain story items like the Necromancy of Thay or the Githyanki Egg.

Anywhere/Multiple Locations
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Combat
⁠Kicking the Rust Bucket	220	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Steel Watcher	Destroy a Steel Watcher.
⁠Down with the Steel Oppressors!	220	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Steel Watcher	Defeat a Steel Watcher. This can be gained retroactively by adding an Urchin character to the party after the fact.
⁠A Foul and Awesome Display	220	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Runepowder Bomb	Use the Runepowder Bomb given by Wulbren. This is granted simply on witnessing the bomb explode, regardless of the location, and even if it happens due to any NPC's actions.
⁠Culling the Imitator	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Dolor ⁠Highberry's Home ⁠Facemaker's Boutique	Kill the wannabe assassin. Granted regardless of where Dolor is killed.
Dialogues
⁠An Apocalyptic Deal	170	Noble	Minthara  Kerz	Auntie Ethel,  Raphael,  Mol,  Yurgir,  Wulbren, Nine-Fingers	Convince someone to aid the party during the endgame or by making a deal with Raphael. Sign a contract with Raphael, or enlist the help of certain characters throughout Gather Your Allies quest.
⁠Always Trust a Dishonest Person	220	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Enver Gortash,  Orin,  The Emperor,  Lorroakan,  Mystic Carrion	Betray a recently forged alliance. Accept Gortash's bargain. At any point after that, act against Gortash so that he becomes hostile. Face Orin in the Bhaal Temple without killing Gortash after promising Orin to do it. Turn down The Emperor and release Orpheus. Betray Nightsong to Lorroakan. Attack Mystic Carrion after obtaining the quest Find Mystic Carrion's Servant (but before destroying his heart, if the party chooses to do so).
Dealing with Arfur Gregorio
⁠Price of Freedom	170	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Arfur Gregorio ⁠Sharess' Caress taproom ⁠Arfur's Mansion	Introduce Arfur to the subtleties of capitalism. Agree to take the gold Arfur offers, with or without information. The exact location depends on how the party solved Arfur's argument with the squatters.
⁠Stuffed Bears in the Closet	135	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Arfur Gregorio ⁠Sharess' Caress taproom ⁠Arfur's Mansion	Blackmail the merchant. Agree to take the gold Arfur offers, with or without information. The exact location depends on how the party solved Arfur's argument with the squatters.
⁠Innocence Lost	170	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	Arfur Gregorio ⁠Sharess' Caress taproom ⁠Arfur's Mansion	Expose the toy-maker's mischief. Accuse Arfur of donating the dangerous toys. Works regardless of demanding anything else from him. The exact location depends on how the party solved Arfur's argument with the squatters.
⁠Child Safety	135	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Arfur Gregorio ⁠Sharess' Caress taproom ⁠Arfur's Mansion	Expose Arfur for his booby-trapped toys. Accuse Arfur of donating the dangerous toys. Works regardless of demanding anything else from him. The exact location depends on how the party solved Arfur's argument with the squatters.
Inventory
⁠Macabre Enigma	170	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	7 severed pieces of Dribbles' corpse	Piece the corpse of Dribbles back together. Granted upon collecting the 7th corpse piece, whichever it would be, before reporting to Lucretious. Obtainable only after opening the way to the Undercity Ruins.
⁠Trail of Blood	170	Haunted One	Dark Urge	7 severed pieces of Dribbles' corpse	Collect all the pieces of Dribbles. Granted upon collecting the 7th corpse piece, whichever it would be, before reporting to Lucretious. Obtainable only after opening the way to the Undercity Ruins.
⁠All Knowledge Is Worth Having	170	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Necromancy of Thay,  The Tharchiate Codex	Finish reading the Thayan tome of necromancy. Granted upon passing the final Wisdom Saving Throw on reading Necromancy of Thay. While the Tharchiate Codex is found in Sorcerer's Vault, the inspiration can be gained anywhere.

Rivington

Arfur's Mansion
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
⁠Finders Keepers	135	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Arfur Gregorio,  Ben Golewits	Help the squatters keep their temporary abode. Granted after dispatching both Arfur and Zenovia (talking down or fighting) AND talking to Ben afterwards.
⁠Securing Hospitality	135	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	Arfur Gregorio,  Ben Golewits	Save the squatters from being kicked out. Granted after dispatching both Arfur and Zenovia (talking down or fighting) AND talking to Ben afterwards.
⁠Needs of the Many	135	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	Arfur Gregorio,  Ben Golewits	Persuade the merchant to let the refugee squatters stay in his home. Granted after dispatching both Arfur and Zenovia (talking down or fighting).
⁠Exerting Judgement	135	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Arfur Gregorio,  Ben Golewits	End the squabbling between the merchant and the squatters. This one is granted regardless of the choice the party actually makes. If the party sides with the squatters, the inspiration is granted upon talking with Ben afterwards. If letting the Rivington Rats deal with the squatters, the inspiration is not given.
⁠Supply and Demand	135	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Arfur Gregorio	Offer to kick the squatters out for a lower fee than the Rivington Rats. Offer Arfur to deal with Ben's family yourself, then pass a Persuasion check about halving the price.

Circus of the Last Days
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Getting access
⁠The Right Oil for Any Situation	135	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Klaus	Gain access to the circus. This is granted upon using any method used to convince Klaus. Cannot be gained if any party member has already entered the circus' grounds via alternative ways (e.g., from the Open Hand Temple or through the fence breach).
⁠Seams of Lavender and Thyme	135	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Klaus	Deceive your way into the circus. The party must pick any Deception roll, including class-specific rolls for Wizards, Bards, etc.
Dealing with the djinni
⁠Cheating the Cheater	135	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Akabi,  Djinni Ring	Find the source of the genie's trick and take it. Must pickpocket the ring from Akabi, then win the 'jackpot'. Bards have an additional option: succeed first DC 20 Perception check, then DC 15 Performance check.
⁠A Grand Prize!	170	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Akabi,  Djinni Ring	Figure out Akabi's scheme and obtain the "grand" prize. Must pickpocket the ring from Akabi, then win the 'jackpot'. Bards have an additional option: succeed first DC 20 Perception check, then DC 15 Performance check.
Dealing with Zethino
⁠A Test of Faithfulness	135	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	Zethino	Ask the Master of Love to test your bond. This one is granted on initiating the test, regardless of its actual result. Granted regardless of Orin impersonating the nymph.
⁠Knowledge of the Heart	135	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Zethino	Get a fresh perspective on your relationship with a companion. This one is granted only on obtaining the best possible result. The correct answers can be found on Zethino's page. Granted regardless of Orin impersonating the dryad. The Sage character is not necessarily participating one, they can simply witness.
Dealing with Boney
⁠Encouraging Local Artists	135	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Boney,  5000 gp	Commission a Statue of yourself.
⁠First of Many	135	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Boney,  5000 gp	Request a statue of your mortal form. The Dark Urge character is triggered no matter whose statue is made.
Dealing with Lucretious
⁠Macabre Hunt	170	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Lucretious, 7 severed corpse pieces	Find all the pieces of Dribbles' body and return them to Lucretious. Obtainable only after opening the way to the Undercity Ruins
⁠The Dismemberment of Dribbles	135	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	Lucretious, 7 severed corpse pieces	Collect all pieces of Dribbles and return them to Lucretious. Obtainable only after opening the way to the Undercity Ruins
Dealing with caged beasts
⁠Primary Needs	170	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Crimson	Tame the dilophosaurus, making it non-hostile. Available only before the fight with Dribbles. Must feed Crimson through the cage door. Speak with Animals allows to bypass an Animal Handling check. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Running Wild.
⁠Running Wild	135	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Crimson,  Shadow-Whiskers	Release all the imprisoned circus beasts. Available only before the fight with Dribbles. Lockpick the cages, or steal a key from Keren or from Ryland. Talking to the beasts is not necessary. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Primary Needs - Crimson, once fed, does not leave the cage.
Stage
⁠Taking the Spotlight	135	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	False 'Dribbles'	Willingly step up to the circus' stage. Works as well if any companion is nudged to step up on the stage (hirelings cannot do it). Only straightaway refusal does not grant it.

Open Hand Temple
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Main Nave
⁠A Scorned Closed Heart	135	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	Brother Clements,  Brother Bill	Side with the open-minded priest. Speaking with the priests, choose the line "Sounds like your god would be proud of Father Logan". Mutually exclusive with ⁠A Wounded Open Heart
⁠A Wounded Open Heart	135	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	Brother Clements,  Brother Bill	Side with the close-minded priest. Speaking with the priests, choose the line "If Father Logan had been pickier, he might still been alive" Mutually exclusive with ⁠A Scorned Closed Heart
⁠Drama Sleuth	135	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Sister Yannis	Take up Valeria's investigation. Promise Yannis to investigate the double murder after Valeria leaves.
⁠Trusting Your Instincts	135	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	Sister Yannis	Take up Valeria's shoddily concluded investigation. Promise Yannis to investigate the double murder after Valeria leaves.
⁠Assistant to the Extra-Planar Agent	135	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Sister Yannis	Take up Valeria's serial killer investigation. Promise Yannis to investigate the double murder after Valeria leaves.
On the roof
⁠Interrupted Communications	170	Noble	Minthara  Kerz	Tara,  Bundle of Letters	Discover where the missing letters went. Must convince Tara to leave, then pick up the letters. Having Gale in the party helps to bypass any checks on Tara.
⁠Cat's Got Your Tongue?	135	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Tara,  Bundle of Letters	Find the missing letters. Must convince Tara to leave, and pick up the letters. Having Gale in the party helps to bypass any checks.
Open Hand Temple Underground Area
⁠There's Always a Back Door	135	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	⁠Cave area	Gain access to the Open Hand Temple's hidden door. Must open the movable wall between the temple cellar and the cave, regardless from which side. From the cellar: use two buttons behind the heraldic signs. From the cave: use the lever near the wall.
⁠Following the Instructions	170	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Monk's Manifestation,  Sentient Amulet	Return the Sentient Amulet to Shirra. Open Shirra Clarwen's sarcophagus. Granted after Monk's Manifestation leaves, regardless of whether the party helps or confronts him.

Requisitioned Barn
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Aiding the refugees
⁠Alms for the Unfortunate	135	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Manip Nestor	Donate something to the refugees. Must give Nestor food, items or gold through the barter menu, any amount. Can be earned only before Nestor sees the explosive toys.
⁠Sharing the Spoils	135	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Manip Nestor	Donate to the refugees. Must give Nestor food, items or gold through the barter menu, any amount. Can be earned only before Nestor sees the explosive toys.
⁠Spare What You Can	135	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Manip Nestor	Give a donation to the big barn. Must give Nestor food, items or gold through the barter menu, any amount. Can be earned only before Nestor sees the explosive toys.
⁠Food for the Soul	135	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	Manip Nestor	Donate a Long Rest's worth of food to the donation chest. Must give Nestor food only Can be earned only before Nestor sees the explosive toys.
⁠Gifts of the Wilds	135	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Manip Nestor	Give raw goods as a donation. Must give Nestor food only through the barter menu, any amount. Can be earned only before Nestor sees the explosive toys.
Exploring the barn
⁠Never Trust an Honest Person	135	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Manip Nestor	Lie to gain entrance into the big barn. Enter the barn without permission, then use the Deception line to trick Nestor. Fighter characters have additional Deception line, available when speaking to Nestor about donations as well. Can be earned only before Nestor sees the explosive toys.
⁠Donations Means 'Free'	135	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	⁠Donations Chest	Steal donated goods from the big barn. Must take anything specifically from the locked chest (X: 76 Y: -111).
⁠Give Nothing Back	135	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	⁠Donations Chest	Take donations from the big barn. Must take anything specifically from the locked chest (X: 76 Y: -111).
⁠Immoral Ingenuity	135	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	⁠Toy bear crate	Discover the booby-trapped toys. The party must walk up to the crate with teddy bears (X: 82 Y: -108) and succeed the passive Investigation check. Granted regardless of the party having or having not the permission into the barn.

Sword Coast Couriers
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Talking to Commander Lightfeather
⁠Enlisted Avian	135	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Commander Lightfeather	Meet Commander Lightfeather. Works only with Speak with Animals. To get this one, "reporting" to him is not necessary.
⁠Reporting for Duty	135	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Commander Lightfeather	Report to Commander Lightfeather. Works only with Speak with Animals. Must specifically pick the line "Er, Lieutenant <name>, reporting for duty. Not necessary the Soldier character.
Talking with Lens the Journalist
⁠Blabbermouth	135	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Lens/ Orin	Complete Lens' interview. Works only if Orin is impersonating the journalist. Not necessary the Entertainer character must speak to her.
⁠Free Advertisement	135	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Lens/ Orin	Complete the interview with Lens. Works only if Orin is impersonating the journalist. Not necessary the Guild Artisan character must speak to her.
⁠Press Release	135	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Lens/ Orin	Complete Lens' interview. Works only if Orin is impersonating the journalist. Not necessary the Noble character must speak to her.

Western Beach
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
⁠Backing the Established Players	170	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Farlin,  Caïros	Side with Farlin and the Guild against the Stonelord's smugglers. Must chime in their dialogue before they start fighting and confront Caïros's thugs. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Easy Pickings and ⁠Cleaning up the Scum.
⁠Stacking the Deck	170	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Farlin,  Caïros	Side with Farlin and the Guild against the Stonelord's smugglers. Must chime in their dialogue before they start fighting and confront Caïros's thugs. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Easy Pickings and ⁠Cleaning up the Scum.
⁠Easy Pickings	170	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Farlin,  Caïros	Take out Caïros and his crew after they fight with Farlin's crew. Must wait until Caïros's crew defeats the Guilders, then attack them. If siding with Caïros initially, he confronts the party. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Stacking the Deck and ⁠Backing the Established Players.
⁠Cleaning up the Scum	170	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Farlin,  Caïros	Kill both of the opposing smuggling factions. The party can initially confront both sides, side with Caïros, or wait and kill Caïros' thugs. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Stacking the Deck and ⁠Backing the Established Players. Does not trigger if the party turns on Farlin after defeating Caïros aside her.

Other locations in Rivington
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Anywhere/ Multiple locations in Rivington
⁠Personal Relations	135	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Orin	Meet one of Orin's impersonations. Speak to any of these NPCs: Gyldro Angleiron, Fist Rowan, Lens, Zethino, Dying Stone Lord Thug. The first you choose will be one of Orin's impersonations and grants the inspiration.
Abandoned Windmill
⁠Kill 'Em While They're Young	135	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Mind flayer (windmill)	Execute the newborn mind flayer. Must be attacked before feeding it a corpse (regardless of whether the party chooses to wake it or not). Killing it afterwards does not count. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Unexpected Parenting and ⁠Newfound Subject.
⁠Unexpected Parenting	135	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Mind flayer (windmill)	Feed a brain to the newborn mind flayer. Must specifically bring it a corpse to feed on. Suggesting it to find food by itself does not count. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Kill 'Em While They're Young
⁠Newfound Subject	170	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Mind flayer (windmill)	Feed a brain to the freshly turned mindflayer. Must specifically bring it a corpse to feed on. Suggesting it to find food by itself does not count. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Kill 'Em While They're Young
Rivington General / Angleiron's Cellar
⁠Dream Big	135	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Gyldro Angleiron/ Orin	Describe your perfect weapon to Gyldro Angleiron. Works only if Orin is impersonating the blacksmith. Not necessary the Guild Artisan character must speak to her. When the 'smith' asks whether the player could kill their closest, must specifically pick the answer "Perhaps. If there was no other option".
⁠Explosive Artistry	170	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Wulbren Bongle,  Runepowder Bomb	Obtain the Runepowder Bomb from Wulbren. Granted only if the player character agrees with Wulbren's plan in the initial dialogue. Taking or stealing the bomb outside of the dialogue does not count. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Keeping Your Hands Clean.
⁠Keeping Your Hands Clean	135	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	Wulbren Bongle	Refuse to cause collateral damage with Wulbren's plan. Granted if the player character refuses to take the Runepowder Bomb on any stage of initial dialogue with Wulbren. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Explosive Artistry.
Gur Camp[See: Bugs]
⁠Skald's Song	135	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Ulma	Witness the Gur funeral. Available only if Astarion was not betrayed to Gandrel in Act One. Granted regardless of the passive Religion check result (rolled within the cutscene).
⁠Solemn Farewell	135	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Ulma	Witness the Gur funeral. Available only if Astarion was not betrayed to Gandrel in Act One. Granted regardless of the passive Religion check result (rolled within the cutscene).

Wyrm's Crossing and Wyrm's Rock Fortress

Wyrm's Crossing
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
South Span Checkpoint
⁠New Normal	135	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Steel Watcher	Let yourself be scanned by a Steel Watcher. Can be obtained only when first interacting with a Steel Watcher. If the party gain access to the Wyrm's Crossing by any means of bypass, it cannot be gained anymore. Granted regardless of the further scanning result.
⁠Not so Infallible After All	170	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Steel Watcher	Evade being arrested by a Steel Watcher. The party must avoid observation by the Absolute's Scrying Eyes during the previous Acts. Refusing to be arrested by the Steel Watcher, with deep gnomes disabling it afterwards, does not count.[verify]
⁠Buyable Loyalty	170	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Manip Falcäo,  Wulbren's Head	Get a payday for the head of the deep gnomes' leader. Available only if Wulbren Bongle survived the events of Act Two. Also, requires having the quest from Manip Falcäo, otherwise Wulbren's body won't have its head lootable. Granted after giving the head to Falcäo.
⁠Removing Chaotic Actors	135	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Manip Falcäo,  Wulbren's Head	Remove the head of the deep gnome insurrectionists. Available only if Wulbren Bongle survived the events of Act Two. Also, requires having the quest from Manip Falcäo, otherwise Wulbren's body won't have its head lootable. Granted after giving the head to Falcäo.
Sharess' Caress
⁠Exsanguinated Ecstacy	135	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Naoise Nallinto	Accept Naoise's lewd proposition. Must succeed a passive Insight check when speaking to Naoise after defeating Fist Jara. The Dark Urge is triggered regardless of who actually talks to Naoise.
⁠Giving a Private Performance	170	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Sorn and / or  Nym Orlith,  Naoise Nallinto	Receive a service at Sharess' Caress. Hire any of the drow twins (or both), OR pass an Insight check to get a service from Naoise.
⁠Alternative Vocations	170	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Sorn and / or  Nym Orlith,  Naoise Nallinto	Partake in a service from Sharess' Caress Hire any of the drow twins (or both), OR pass an Insight check to get a service from Naoise.
⁠Carnal Rituals of Sharess[See: Bugs]	135	Acolyte	Shadowheart  Zenith Feur'sel	Sorn and / or  Nym Orlith	Take part in the... erm... negotiable affection provided in Sharess' Caress. This one refers to only dealing with the drow twins.

Wyrm's Rock Fortress
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Gaining entrance
⁠Rock-Solid Alibi	170	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Blaze Elin  Admission Pass,  Lower City Pass,  Urgent Report,  20 000 gp	Manage to convince the Flaming Fist to let the party into Wyrm's Rock. Must succeed any of DC 30 ability checks, bribe Elin, or show her any of said documents. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Through Nooks and Crannies and ⁠Procedures be Damned.
⁠Multipass	170	Noble	Minthara  Kerz	Blaze Elin ⁠Sword Coast Couriers  Urgent Report	Use the urgent Ravengard missive to pass the Flaming Fist checkpoint. This one is granted only when using the report, which can be stolen from the cabinet behind Danzo Arkwright. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Through Nooks and Crannies and ⁠Procedures be Damned.
⁠Procedures be Damned	170	Noble	Minthara  Kerz	–	Enter Wyrm's Rock without a pass. This includes being arrested in Wyrm's Crossing or in Rivington and then escaping the prison. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Multipass and ⁠Rock-Solid Alibi.
⁠Through Nooks and Crannies	170	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	–	Enter Wyrm's Rock without pass or invitation. This includes being arrested in Wyrm's Crossing or in Rivington and escaping the prison. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Multipass and ⁠Rock-Solid Alibi.
Barracks
⁠Nothing's Not for Sale	135	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Arkleia Oloril	Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster to trade with you. Can either use any ability check or bribe her.
⁠Court Marshall	170	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Fist Reynash	Expose the Flaming Fist deserter. Wake up other guards when talking to Reynash. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Easing His Leave, and His Pockets.
⁠Easing His Leave, and His Pockets	170	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Fist Reynash	Blackmail the Flaming Fist deserter. Requires a series of ability checks, ending in DC 15 Intimidation roll. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Court Marshall.
Dealing with Enver Gortash
⁠Personal Invitation	170	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Enver Gortash	Witness Gortash's coronation. Granted regardless of the party's decision on Gortash's proposition.
⁠Coronation of the Dreadmaster	170	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Enver Gortash	Meet Gortash in Wyrm's Rock and witness his coronation. Granted regardless of the party's decision on Gortash's proposition.
⁠Shaking Bane's Hand	170	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	Enver Gortash	Agree to an alliance with Gortash. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Never Trust Those Above You.
⁠Shattering the Black Hand	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Enver Gortash	Kill the would-be Tyrant.
⁠Regicide	220	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Enver Gortash	Execute Gortash.
⁠Never Trust Those Above You	170	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Enver Gortash	Defeat Gortash without making a deal with him. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Shaking Bane's Hand

Wyrm's Rock Prison and The Wyrmway
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Prison
⁠Wrongly Convicted	170	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Counsellor Florrick	Break Counsellor Florrick out of Wyrm's Rock.
⁠Diplomatic Rescue	170	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	Counsellor Florrick	Save Counsellor Florrick from Wyrm's Rock.
The Wyrmway
⁠Crossing's Namesake	170	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Ansur	Find the undying sentinel underneath Wyrm's Crossing. This one is granted immediately upon interacting with Ansur's remains.
⁠Wyrmslayers	170	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	Ansur	Challenge and defeat Ansur, the not-so-immortal sentinel of Wyrm's Crossing.
⁠Heavy is the Head	170	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Helm of Balduran	Find the Helm of Balduran. It is entirely possible to walk around Ansur's remains and pick up the helm.
⁠Great Helm of Legends	170	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Helm of Balduran	Find the Helm of Balduran. It is entirely possible to walk around Ansur's remains and pick up the helm.

Lower City

Multiple Locations in Lower City
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
⁠Grinning with Bhaal	170	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	⁠Campsite, ⁠Sewer tunnels  Orin	Agree to an alliance with Orin.
⁠Written in Blood	170	Haunted One	Dark Urge	⁠Campsite, ⁠Sewer tunnels  Orin	Accept Orin's proposition of alliance.

Baldur's Mouth
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
⁠Putting the Pen to Paper	170	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	⁠Basement,  Jelliwig	Discover the inner workings of the Baldur's Mouth printing press. Granted upon speaking to Jelliwig initially, before changing the block.
⁠Rennaissant Ingenuity	170	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	⁠Basement,  Jelliwig	Uncover the machinery powering the printing press. Granted upon speaking to Jelliwig initially, before changing the block.
⁠The News of My Deeds Was Greatly Exaggerated	170	Charlatan	Astarion  Kree Derryck	Article blocks,  Jelliwig	Rig the Baldur's Mouth printing press. Change the article block in the printing press maintained by Jelliwig.
⁠A Pressing Heist	220	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Article blocks,  Jelliwig	Rig the Baldur's Mouth printing press. Change the article block in the printing press maintained by Jelliwig.
⁠Making It Sing to Your Tune	220	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Article blocks,  Jelliwig	Sabotage the printing press. Change the article block in the printing press maintained by Jelliwig.
⁠Defamed No More	220	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Article blocks,  Jelliwig	Sabotage the printing press. Change the article block in the printing press maintained by Jelliwig.

Bhaal Temple
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Reaching the temple
⁠Forgotten, Bloodied, Halls	220	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	⁠Solid Door	Discover the Temple of Bhaal.
⁠Homecoming	275	Haunted One	Dark Urge	⁠Solid Door	Discover the Temple of Bhaal beneath Baldur's Gate.
⁠The Face of Evil	220	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra,  Sina'zith	⁠Solid Door	Reach the Temple of Bhaal.
Fighting Orin
⁠Securing Your Line	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Orin	Become the primary descendant of Bhaal.
⁠Putting the Past to Rest	220	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Orin	Execute Orin.
The Dark Urge outcomes
⁠Return of the Bhaalspawn	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Avatar of Bhaal	Embrace your legacy. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Bhaalspawn No More.
⁠Bhaalspawn No More	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Avatar of Bhaal	Reject your legacy. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Return of the Bhaalspawn.
⁠Forced Retirement	75	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Jaheira	End Jaheira's career permanently by killing her. Available if it was not earned in Act Two, AND if the Dark Urge embraced their Bhaalspawn legacy. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Bhaalspawn No More.

The Blushing Mermaid
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Dealing with Ethel
⁠Re-tasting the Kill	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	⁠Ethel's_Lair,  Auntie Ethel	Kill Ethel a second time - that stubborn, swampy scandal of a hag. Available only if Ethel was denied to take Mayrina in Act One. Despite mentioning a second time, this inspiration is rewarded even if Ethel was not actually killed in Act One.
⁠Estrangement of Ethel	220	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	⁠Ethel's_Lair,  Auntie Ethel	Defeat Auntie Ethel permanently. Available only if Ethel was denied to take Mayrina in Act One.
⁠Double-Tap	220	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	⁠Ethel's_Lair,  Auntie Ethel	Kill Auntie Ethel... again... Available only if Ethel was denied to take Mayrina in Act One. Despite mentioning a second time, this inspiration is rewarded even if Ethel was not actually killed in Act One.
Dealing with Ethel's victims
⁠Child Protection Agents	170	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	⁠Ethel's_Lair,  Vanra	Find and rescue Lora's daughter, Vanra. Available only if Ethel was denied to take Mayrina in Act One. Must use Hag's Bane on Ethel or knock out the hag and cut Vanra out immediately after.
⁠Finding Vanra	220	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	⁠Ethel's_Lair,  Vanra	Find and free Lora's abducted child. Available only if Ethel was denied to take Mayrina in Act One. Must use Hag's Bane on Ethel, or knock out the hag and cut Vanra out immediately after.
⁠The Returned Cap'n	220	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	⁠Ethel's_Lair,  Quenora Grisly	Behold the true Captain Grisly in all her piratical glory. When fighting Ethel's pawns, must knock Grisly out instead of killing. Granted on speaking with her after Ethel is dead.[See: Bugs]
Other
⁠Playing Sune	170	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	⁠Taproom,  Svend,  Siggy	Nudge Svend to accept Siggy's proposition. Convince Sven to go out with Siggy, using any of available ability checks or class-based lines.

Devil's Fee and House of Hope
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Devil's Fee
⁠Touring the Sights	170	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	⁠Trade hall, 4 relics	Correctly identify all of the Devil's Fee's relics. To identify each item, must pass DC 5 Perception check and then DC 15 Arcana check. Karlach succeeds the second check automatically; thus, having her in the party guarantees earning the inspiration. Despite the description, identifying at least two of the four relics counts. The Monster's Horn in the basement may not work.[verify]
Entering and leaving House of Hope
⁠Horizon Walker	220	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra,  Sina'zith	⁠Portal	Travel through the House of Hope portal. Granted after crossing the portal from Devil's Fee.
⁠An Exotic Charter	170	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	⁠Portal	Obtain access to the House of Hope portal. Granted after crossing the portal from Devil's Fee.
⁠Hot Exit	220	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	⁠Helsik's Room	Escape the House of Hope. Granted after the party returns from House of Hope.
⁠Interplanar Cat Burglar	220	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	⁠Helsik's Room	Burgle and escape the House of Hope. Granted after the party returns from House of Hope.
Saving Hope
⁠Freeing the Preyed	220	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	⁠Prison,  Hope	Free Hope from captivity. Granted upon breaking Hope's chains with the Orphic Hammer. Whether Hope survives or not in the fight against Raphael, matters not.

Elfsong Tavern
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Lodging at the tavern
⁠For Once, a Warm Meal	170	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	⁠Taproom,  Alan Alyth	Obtain room and board at the Elfsong Tavern. Granted regardless of the way the party obtains the rooms.
⁠Proper Lodging, Finally	170	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	⁠Taproom,  Alan Alyth	Obtain a room at the Elfsong Tavern. Granted regardless of the way the party obtains the rooms.
⁠Veteran's Hotspot	170	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	⁠Taproom,  Alan Alyth	Purchase a room at the Elfsong Tavern. Despite the description, granted even if the party convinces Alan to rent the rooms for free.
⁠Perks of the Trade	170	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	⁠Taproom,  Alan Alyth	Obtain a rebate for the party's room at the Elfsong Tavern. Granted only if the party convinces Alan to lower the price or to rent the rooms for free. Asking Alan about the murder and then appealing to it for a discount does not work.
Dealing with Lakrissa and Alfira
⁠A Bet Is a Bet	170	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	⁠Taproom,  Lakrissa	Meet with Lakrissa in Baldur's Gate. Granted only if the party made a bet with Lakrissa at the Emerald Grove in Act One.
⁠Finding her Stage	170	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	⁠Roof,  Alfira	Reunite with Alfira in Baldur's Gate.
⁠Safeguarding the Songbird	170	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	⁠Roof,  Alfira	Meet the unflappable Alfira in Baldur's Gate.
The Laff Riot
⁠A Stand-Up Adventurer	170	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	⁠Stage hall,  Harvard Willoughby	Win the comedy contest in the Elfsong Tavern. The winning joke combos are listed on Harvard's page. Mutually exclusive with ⁠At Least They Didn't Throw Overripe Bananas....
⁠At Least They Didn't Throw Overripe Bananas...	135	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	⁠Stage hall,  Harvard Willoughby	Lose the comedy contest in the Elfsong Tavern. Using non-winning joke combos or failing to intimidate the public into applause loses the contest. Mutually exclusive with ⁠A Stand-Up Adventurer.
Other
⁠Next Generation of Pockets	170	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	⁠Taproom,  Dez Kanshaw	Assume a contributive role in Dez's parenting. Suggest to Dez Kanshaw that his son should join the Guild. This option is only available to Rogues.

Guildhall
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Access to the Guildhall
⁠Friends in Low Places	170	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Tusgront, ⁠Guildhall Entrance	Gain access to the Undercellar through Tusgront. Must convince Tusgront to open the entrance, using any available ability check. If the party sided with Farlin at the Western Beach, or Jaheira is in the party, no checks are needed, but this also counts. Fighting the way through or stealing a Guild Ring and bypassing Tusgront does not work.
⁠Back into the Familiar	170	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	⁠Guildhall Entrance, ⁠Lower City Sewers	Gain a way into the Undercellar. This is granted upon entering the Guildhall for the first time, regardless of the way and direction.
⁠Beneath the Gate	170	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra,  Sina'zith	⁠Guildhall Entrance, ⁠Lower City Sewers	Enter the Undercellar. This is granted upon entering the Guildhall for the first time, regardless of the way and direction.
⁠Home Sweet Home	170	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	⁠Guildhall Entrance, ⁠Lower City Sewers	Delve into the Undercellar of Baldur's Gate. This is granted upon entering the Guildhall for the first time, regardless of the way and direction.
⁠Underbelly Diplomat	170	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	⁠Guildhall Entrance, ⁠Lower City Sewers	Gain access to the Undercellar. This is granted upon entering the Guildhall for the first time, regardless of the way and direction.
Choosing between the Guild and the Zhentarim
⁠The Wealth of Morality	220	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Roah Moonglow,  Boss Friol	Choose your allegiance between the Guild and the Zhentarim. This is granted upon the battle start, regardless of whether there was actual dialogue with a side to pick.
⁠Woman of Her Word	220	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Roah Moonglow,  Boss Friol	Side with the Nine-Fingers against the Zhentarim. To ever get to choose, Roah or Friol must survive the fight in the Abandoned Cistern. If they die, the party automatically side with the Guild, and the inspiration is granted upon the battle start. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Winged Serpent of Gold and ⁠It's Just Business.
⁠Honour Among Thieves	220	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Roah Moonglow,  Boss Friol	Side with Nine-Fingers against the Zhentarim. To ever get to choose, Roah or Friol must survive the fight in the Abandoned Cistern. If they die, the party automatically side with the Guild, and the inspiration is granted upon the battle start. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Winged Serpent of Gold and ⁠It's Just Business.
⁠Winged Serpent of Gold	220	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Roah Moonglow,  Boss Friol	Side with the Zhentarim against Nine-Fingers. To ever get to choose, Roah or Friol must survive the fight in the Abandoned Cistern. If they die, the party automatically sides with the Guild and is locked out of this inspiration. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Honour Among Thieves and ⁠Woman of Her Word.
⁠It's Just Business	220	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Roah Moonglow,  Boss Friol	Side with the Zhentarim against Nine-Fingers. To ever get to choose, Roah or Friol must survive the fight in the Abandoned Cistern. If they die, the party automatically sides with the Guild and is locked out of this inspiration. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Honour Among Thieves and ⁠Woman of Her Word.

Lady Jannath's Estate
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
⁠Flames of Passion	220	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	⁠Oskar's Atelier	Burn Oskar's painting with a Torch of Revocation. Granted upon destroying Kerri's potrait in the hidden cubby.
⁠Using the Proper Means	220	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	⁠Oskar's Atelier	Find and use the Torch of Revocation. Granted upon destroying Kerri's potrait in the secret cubby.
⁠True Exorcism	220	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	⁠Oskar's Atelier	Burn Kerri's portrait with the Torch of Revocation and banish Kerri from the Material Plane. Despite the description, destroying Kerri's portrait in the hidden cubby is enough to gain the inspiration.
⁠The Throes of Love	220	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	⁠Lady Jannath's Bedroom	Save Oskar's life. Must destroy Kerri's portrait in the hidden cubby, then dispose of the ghost (either convince her to leave or fight her). Kerri does not attack Oskar if the battle starts. Only choosing the line "Leave Oskar to his fate" or killing him on an accident prevents from earning the inspiration.
⁠Painted Hero	170	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	⁠Oskar's Atelier	Obtain your portrait from Oskar.

Lower City Graveyard
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Dealing with Nina Dortmell
⁠What Remains of the Dead	170	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	Nina Dortmell	Guide Nina to acceptance or prowess. Must pass any check in the initial dialogue to encourage Nina or to dissuade her from raising the dead. Reporting Nina to the Mortarch prevents from obtaining inspiration.
⁠Good Intentions	170	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Nina Dortmell	Help Nina with her ritual. Despite the description, granted if passing any check in the initial dialogue either to encourage Nina or to dissuade her from raising the dead. Reporting Nina to the Mortarch prevents from obtaining inspiration.
Dealing with graveyard carpenter
⁠Empathy for the Fallen	170	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	⁠Mortuary,  Ulkov Sully	Convince the coffin-maker Ulkov Sully to make an exception. Speak to the grieving parents, then pass any of ability checks on Ulkov or pay him.
⁠Part of Life	170	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	⁠Mortuary,  Ulkov Sully	Convince the coffin maker to make an exception. Speak to the grieving parents, then pass any of ability checks on Ulkov or pay him.
Dealing with Bugthimble
⁠Grave Prospector	170	Charlatan	Astarion  Kree Derryck	Bugthimble	Retrieve the grave's gold from Bugthimble. Dig out the grave at X: 7 Y: 25 (red-outlined). After Bugthimble emerges, must convince him to leave and surrender the tresure. Fighting the kobold does not grant the inspiration.[verify] Reading Tough Letter in Act One opens additional options to deal with the kobold.

Murder Tribunal
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Dealing with Sarevok
⁠Villain of the Ages	220	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Sarevok Anchev	Encounter Sarevok, wretched spawn of the dark God Bhaal. Granted upon start of an automated dialogue with the Tribunal.
⁠Spawn Cleanup Crew	275	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Sarevok Anchev	Defeat Bhaal's wretched legacy.
The Murder Tribunal outcome
⁠Death of Innocence	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	⁠Abattoir,  Valeria	Become an Unholy Assassin of Bhaal. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Revulsion of Blood, ⁠End of the Tribunal and ⁠A Step Too Far.
⁠Liturgy of Blood	220	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	⁠Abattoir,  Valeria	Embrace Bhaal and complete the Murder Tribunal. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Revulsion of Blood, ⁠End of the Tribunal and ⁠A Step Too Far.
⁠Titles for the Collection	220	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	⁠Abattoir,  Valeria	Become the Unholy Assassin of Bhaal. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Revulsion of Blood, ⁠End of the Tribunal and ⁠A Step Too Far.
⁠A Step Too Far	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	⁠Abattoir,  Valeria	Save Valeria, rejecting Bhaal's gifts. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Death of Innocence, ⁠Liturgy of Blood and ⁠Titles for the Collection.
⁠End of the Tribunal	220	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	⁠Abattoir,  Valeria	Save Valeria and end the Murder Tribunal. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Death of Innocence, ⁠Liturgy of Blood and ⁠Titles for the Collection.
⁠Revulsion of Blood	220	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	⁠Abattoir,  Valeria	Free Valeria during the Murder Tribunal. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Death of Innocence, ⁠Liturgy of Blood and ⁠Titles for the Collection.

Steel Watch Foundry and the Iron Throne
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Dealing with the Gondians in the Foundry
⁠The Means of Coercion	170	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Tamia Holzt	Find the true reason the Gondians are cooperating with Gortash. Granted upon witnessing the initial cutscene between Tamia Holzt and Gondian Lowa.
⁠In Need of a Hero	220	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	Zanner Toobin + 8 other Gondians	Successfully rescue all of the Gondians from the Steel Watch Foundry. There are four Gondians in the Main floor (including Toobin) and five in the Lab level. If the party dealt with Wulbren Bongle about destroying the foundry, they must defend the Gondians after destroying the foundry against Ironhand gnomes as well.
Destroying the foundry
⁠Catastrophic Structural Failure	220	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra,  Sina'zith	Zanner Toobin,  Runepowder Bomb,  Toobin's notes,  The Many Faces of Gond	Blow up the Steel Watch Foundry. This is granted regardless of the particular way the party eliminates the foundry.
⁠A Dish Served Cold	170	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Zanner Toobin,  Runepowder Bomb,  Toobin's notes,  The Many Faces of Gond	Destroy the Steel Watch Foundry. This is granted regardless of the particular way the party eliminates the foundry.
⁠The Art of Destruction	220	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Zanner Toobin,  Runepowder Bomb,  Toobin's notes,  The Many Faces of Gond	Use the Runepowder Bomb to destroy the Steel Watch Foundry. Despite the description, this is granted regardless of the particular way the party eliminates the foundry.
⁠A Massacre Beyond Imagining	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Runepowder Bomb	Annihilate the Steel Watch Foundry with Wulbren's secret weapon. To earn this, the party must specifically plant the bomb into the Neurocitor. Alternative ways to blow up the foundry do not grant it.
⁠Love That Smell	135	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Runepowder Bomb	Aid the deep gnomes and use the Runepowder Bomb to blow up the Steel Watch Foundry. To earn this, the party must specifically plant the bomb into the Neurocitor. Alternative ways to blow up the foundry do not grant it.
The Iron Throne
⁠Lantanna Marvel	220	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Submersible,  Redhammer	Take control of the Submersible. Despite the description, convincing Redhammer to operate the submersible also grants the inspiration.
⁠Down to the Depths Below	220	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra,  Sina'zith	–	Enter the Iron Throne. Granted upon docking at the Iron Throne.
⁠Against All Odds	220	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	Gondian hostages	Rescue all thirteen captured Gondians' family members before the turn limit expires. There are 13 hostages total. Twelve of them are locked in cells. Duke Ravengard and Omeluum do not count to earn this inspiration.

Upper City
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Ramazith's Tower
⁠Never To Be Chained Again	220	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	⁠Tower's top floor  Lorroakan	Defeat Lorroakan and let the Nightsong execute her vengeance. This is not granted without the Nightsong alive and present. Mutually exclusive with ⁠The Karsus of Our Times.
⁠How High They Fall	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	⁠Tower's top floor  Lorroakan	Kill the egoistic would-be immortal. This is granted for killing Lorroakan only, regardless of whether Aylin is alive and / or present. Mutually exclusive with ⁠The Karsus of Our Times.
⁠Stopping the Repetition of History	220	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	⁠Tower's top floor  Lorroakan	Defeat Lorroakan. This is granted for killing Lorroakan only, regardless of whether Aylin is alive and / or present. Mutually exclusive with ⁠The Karsus of Our Times.
⁠The Karsus of Our Times	220	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	⁠Tower's top floor  Lorroakan,  Nightsong	Give Nightsong to Lorroakan. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Never To Be Chained Again, ⁠How High They Fall and ⁠Stopping the Repetition of History.
Szarr Palace
⁠Chained, Unfortunate Souls	220	Folk Hero	Wyll,  Minsc,  Danton	⁠Cazador's Dungeon  Astarion,  Cazador Szarr	Rescue the vampire spawns from Cazador's lair. Must dissuade Astarion from performing Cazador's ritual (or must not let Cazador complete it), then choose the option to open the cell doors where the spawn are kept. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Rudolph Van Richtover My Dead Body.
⁠Rudolph Van Richtover My Dead Body	220	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	⁠Cazador's Dungeon  Cazador Szarr	Defeat the Ascended Cazador. Earning this inspiration means losing Astarion as a companion permanently, as Cazador kills him in the ritual. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Chained, Unfortunate Souls.

Other Lower City locations
Inspiration	XP	Background	Party member/ Hireling	NPC/ Location/ Item	In-game description and conditions (if any)
Bloomridge Park
⁠Urban Jungle	170	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Reaper of Bhaal Clotilde	Survive the Bhaalist ambush at the park. Must specifically fight the cultists. If the party agreed to ally with Orin, Clotilde offers to join them. Doing so locks the party out of gaining the inspiration.
⁠Urgent Communications	170	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Manip Edenosa	Commune with the Netherbrain. Edenosa must survive in the fight. If she dies, talking to her replacement Fist Griff does not grant the inspiration. Must specifically fight the cultists. If the party agreed to ally with Orin, Clotilde offers to join them. After doing so Edenosa does not take part in the fight, which in turn locks the party out of gaining the inspiration.[verify]
The Counting House
⁠Key to the Vault	170	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	Head Clerk Meadhoney  Bank Pass	Obtain a way to enter the lower vaults. Must convince Head Clerk Meadhoney to provide the party with the pass, or pickpocket it from him. Stealing the pass from his office or bribing Captain Faril does not grant the inspiration.
⁠What Do We Have Here?	220	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	⁠High Security Vaults	Open one of the additional vaults in the lower levels of the Counting House. Open any of the nine vaults specifically via lockpicking. Using keys found around the Lower City does not count. Despite the description, lockpicking any of safes or simple vaults does not count.
⁠These Belong in a Museum!	170	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	⁠High Security Vaults	Open any of the special vaults in The Counting House. Open any of the nine vaults specifically via lockpicking. Using keys found around the Lower City does not count. Lockpicking any of safes or simple vaults does not grant the inspiration.
Crimson Draughts
⁠Sanguine Progress	170	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Araj Oblodra	Find out what happened to Araj and her blood experiment. Obtainable only if the player character gave Araj a vial of their blood in Moonrise Towers in Act Two. Granted after initial talk with Araj, regardless of the player character's decision.
⁠Blood of the Covenant	170	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Araj Oblodra	Find out how Araj's blood experiments are going. Obtainable only if the player character gave Araj a vial of their blood in Moonrise Towers in Act Two. Granted after initial talk with Araj, regardless of the player character's decision.
⁠Innovations in Volatility	170	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	Araj Oblodra	Give your blood to Araj a second time. Obtainable only if the player character gave Araj a vial of their blood in Moonrise Towers in Act Two. The option to give Araj another vial of blood appears only after the player character drinks her Formula Gruna. Then, they must agree to share their blood again, otherwise Araj becomes hostile.
Elerrathin's Home
⁠Children of an Outlander	170	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Jaheira,  Rion	Convince Jaheira to let her family stay in the city. No actual convincing is needed. Granted upon talking to both Jaheira and Rion in their house, regardless of the chosen course of dialogue.
⁠Cherishing Family	220	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Jaheira,  Rion	Convince Jaheira to let her family stay in the city. No actual convincing is needed. Granted upon talking to both Jaheira and Rion in their house, regardless of the chosen course of dialogue.
Facemaker's Boutique
⁠Extravagance Required	135	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Figaro Pennygood	Acquire an exquisite new outfit from Figaro. If the party encounters Dolor attempting to murder Figaro, the latter must survive. Trading with Phlanders Hort if Figaro died does not count.
⁠Threads of Fame	170	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Figaro Pennygood	Obtain a piece of clothing from the famous Figaro. If the party encounters Dolor attempting to murder Figaro, the latter must survive. Trading with Phlanders Hort if Figaro died does not count.
⁠Updating Your Wardrobe	135	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Figaro Pennygood	Obtain a sumptuous new garment from Figaro. If the party encounters Dolor attempting to murder Figaro, the latter must survive. Trading with Phlanders Hort if Figaro died does not count. Buying anything from Figaro grants the inspiration, not necessarily a clothing item.
Felogyr's Fireworks
⁠Silver-Tongue's Better Than Any Key	170	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	Arfur Gregorio,  Avery Sonshal,  Feloguard Sigurd	Gain access to Avery's workshop. Must specifically tell the password wrested from Arfur to Avery or Sigurd. Sneaking upstairs updates the quest, but does not grant the inspiration.
⁠Cunning Code Crackers	220	Urchin	Maddala Deadeye	Arfur Gregorio,  Avery Sonshal,  Feloguard Sigurd	Discover the secret passphrase and enter Avery Sonshal's secret workshop. Must specifically tell the password wrested from Arfur to Avery or Sigurd. Sneaking upstairs updates the quest, but does not grant the inspiration.
Grey Harbour Docks
⁠Saving a Fellow Tale-Spinner	170	Charlatan	Astarion,  Kree Derryck	⁠Western embankment  Volo	Save Volo from an untimely death. Volo is tied to a cart with several smokepowder barrels. The gang does not attack him, but he can die as a result of explosion. To earn the inspiration, make sure Volo survives the fight, then speak to him near the docks' waypoint.
Highberry's Home
⁠Soured Taste	170	Guild Artisan	Jacelyn	Cora Highberry,  Metzli	Find a bottle of poisoned wine at the wine festival. When talking to Cora at the wine festival, must succeed a passive DC 18 Medicine check. The party's consequent choice of whether to warn Cora is irrelevant. Barbarians roll a passive DC 10 Perception instead, which makes obtaining the inspiration easier.
⁠Wine Connoisseur	170	Noble	Minthara,  Kerz	Cora Highberry,  Metzli	Warn Mrs Highberry of the poisoned wine. When talking to Cora at the wine festival, must succeed a passive DC 18 Medicine check, then specifically choose a warning dialogue line. Barbarians roll a passive DC 10 Perception instead, which makes obtaining the inspiration easier.
House of Grief and Cloister of Sombre Embrace
⁠Rites of Loss	220	Acolyte	Shadowheart  Zenith Feur'sel	⁠House of Grief  Inquisitor of Shar	Complete the Mapping of the Heart. This is not granted if Shadowheart (companion) is allowed to speak with Viconia. If the player character proceed themselves, Shadowheart (if present) earns the inspiration.
⁠Knives in the Dark	220	Soldier	Lae'zel,  Jaheira,  Varanna Sunblossom	⁠Cloister of Sombre Embrace	Survive the confrontation in the Sharran Cloister. This is not granted if Shadowheart is surrendered to Viconia, and the fight does not occur.
The Lodge
⁠Membership Admittance	170	Sage	Gale,  Sir Fuzzalump	Havkelaag	Ask Havkelaag to join the Society of Brilliance. Available only if the Githyanki Egg was not sold to Lady Esther in Act One. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Alien in the Big City and ⁠Nature of the Beast.
⁠Alien in the Big City	170	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	Ptaris	Meet and acquaint yourself with Ptaris. Available only if the Githyanki Egg was sold to Lady Esther in Act One. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Membership Admittance.
⁠Nature of the Beast	170	Outlander	Karlach,  Halsin,  Eldra Luthrinn,  Sina'zith	Ptaris	Discover the fate of the Githyanki egg. Available only if the Githyanki Egg was sold to Lady Esther in Act One. Mutually exclusive with ⁠Membership Admittance.
Philgrave's Mansion
⁠An Overdue Slaughter	220	Haunted One	Dark Urge	Mystic Carrion,  Canopic Jar	Pull off a long-overdue climax to the life of Mystic Carrion. Must kill Carrion and destroy the jar with his heart, regardless of the correlated quests' being active.
Stormshore Tabernacle
⁠Ordinary Practises in Extraordinary Times	170	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	⁠Statue of the Gods	Offer appropriate offerings to a deity in the Stormshore Tabernacle. Make a donation of the same amount of gold and / or items worth as needed to get a merchant's attitude to 100.
⁠Saving It From Collecting Dust	135	Criminal	Ver'yll Wenkiir	⁠Basement	Steal an offering to the gods. Loot any of the five chests in the basement, not necessary by the Criminal character themselves. Must specifically interact with the chests. Various ways to avoid the curse prevent from earning the inspiration.
⁠Weak Gifts for Weak Beings	170	Haunted One	Dark Urge	⁠Basement	Take the measly offerings to the gods for yourself. Loot any of the five chests in the basement, not necessary by the Dark Urge character themselves. Must specifically interact with the chests. Various ways to avoid the curse prevent from earning the inspiration.
Water Queen's House
⁠Offerings to the Waves	170	Acolyte	Shadowheart,  Zenith Feur'sel	⁠Offerings Chest,  Allandra Grey	Make an offering for the dead waveservant. Despite the description, can be obtained by either donating anything to the chest, or by choosing any line except "I brought nothing" when speaking to Allandra Grey.
⁠Sea Memorial	170	Entertainer	Brinna Brightsong	⁠Holli's funeral  Allandra Grey	Offer something during the Water Queen's funeral procession. In the initial dialogue with Allandra Grey, choose any line except "I brought nothing".

Cut background goals
Inspiration	Background	NPC/ Location/ Item	Conditions to trigger
Lolth's Last Laugh	Soldier	⁠Cloister of Sombre Embrace,  Viconia DeVir	Defeat Viconia and her Sharran cohorts. Knives in the Dark inspiration was implemented instead, for the same background.

Bugs

• Cases were reported when inspirations in the Gur Camp are not triggered automatically upon finishing the cutscene, for unknown reasons. If this happens, try to interact with the pyre in the camp (though touching it causes a -5 attitude penalty from the tribe members).
• The inspiration ⁠Carnal Rituals of Sharess ( Acolyte background) may not trigger as of game ver.4.1.17398727, for unknown reasons. ^[verify]
• If fighting Ethel's pawns in The Blushing Mermaid Basement before herself, ⁠The Returned Cap'n ( Sage background) inspiration may not trigger even if Quenora Grisly was spared, for unknown reasons, as of game ver.4.1.17398727.^[verify]