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Withers is a camp companion who offers his various services to the party. Secretive, but wise and ever helpful, he can be found in the [[Dank Crypt]] in [[Act 1]] and remains with the party throughout the game.
Withers is a camp companion who offers his various services to the party. Secretive, but wise and ever helpful, he can be found in the [[Dank Crypt]] in [[Act 1]] and remains with the party throughout the game.


===Personality===
===Gameplay===
Though he may seem cryptic at times, Withers seems genuinely invested in the party's success against the Absolute and not only offers his services to aid them, but also provides information and guidance, in his own mysterious way. He is very matter-of-fact when spoken to, especially when it comes to gods and divinity, but he's never rude.  
*Withers is an [[Undead]] creature whose level scales with that of the party.
*He can be encountered in Act 1 and remains with the party throughout the game.
*He cannot be damaged nor killed.
*He is the only means of changing class in the game.
 
===Quests===
* [[Explore the Ruins]]


At times, he also shows a kindness rarely seen as is the case with [[Arabella]] should she join the party as a camp follower. Withers soothes her after she finds her parents are dead, and will gently guide her in her journey of understanding of the Weave. He also organised the gathering after the events of the game simply for the enjoyment of the companions, and rescued Milil from the Fugue Plane he was trapped in, even if it only was to provide music and entertainment.
==Description==
===Appearance===


In the epilogue, Withers can be seen speaking to the mural of the Dead Three not only with a familiar tone, but also with great disdain, dismissing them as fools and vermin. Whatever his relation to the Dead Three, he has no apparent respect for them.
===Personality===
Though he may seem cryptic at times, Withers seems genuinely invested in the party's success against the [[Absolute]] and not only offers his services to aid them, but also provides information and guidance, in his own mysterious way. He is very matter-of-fact when spoken to, especially when it comes to gods and divinity, but he's never rude. He respects those with the courage to stand up to fate and take destiny into their hands, such as [[The Dark Urge]] when rejecting [[Bhaal]] for good.


===Gameplay===
At times, he also shows a kindness rarely seen as is the case with [[Arabella]] should she join the party as a camp follower. Withers soothes her after she finds her parents are dead, and will gently guide her in her journey of understanding of the Weave. He also organised the gathering after the events of the game simply for the enjoyment of the companions, and rescued [[Milil]] from the Fugue Plane he was trapped in, even if it only was to provide music and entertainment. Furthermore, he seems to enjoy more mundane activities as evidenced by his multiple luncheons with [[Tara]] and [[Gale|Gale's]] mother.
*Withers is an [[Undead]] creature whose level scales with that of the party
*He can be encountered in Act 1 and remains with the party throughout the game
*He cannot be damaged nor killed
*He is the only means of changing class in the game


===Quests===
In the epilogue, Withers can be seen speaking to the mural of the [[Dead Three]] not only with a familiar tone, but also with great disdain, dismissing them as fools and vermin. Whatever his relation to them, he has no apparent respect for them, showing a more vicious side of him.
* [[Explore the Ruins]]


==Services==
==Services==
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* He is able to resurrect hirelings for 100 gold per resurrection.
* He is able to resurrect hirelings for 100 gold per resurrection.
* Withers can also change the class of a character for 100 gold, setting them back to level 1 and allowing them to change their class, subclass, spells, ability scores, etc.
* Withers can also change the class of a character for 100 gold, setting them back to level 1 and allowing them to change their class, subclass, spells, ability scores, etc.
**Characters cannot change their race, appearance, origin, or background. (Appearance can be changed separately with the [[Magic Mirror]].)
**Characters cannot change their race, appearance, origin, or background.
**[[Paladin|Paladins]] who have broken their oaths cannot access this class change; they must retake their vows first through the [[Oathbreaker Knight]].
**[[Paladin|Paladins]] who have broken their oaths cannot access this class change; they must retake their vows first through the [[Oathbreaker Knight]].
*Though not directly through him, his [[Magic Mirror]] can be used to change the appearance of non-origin characters.
*Though not directly through him, his [[Magic Mirror]] can be used to change the appearance of non-origin characters.
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===Act Three===
===Act Three===
{{SpoilerDurge|If the player is playing as [[The Dark Urge]] and refuses to become the Chosen of [[Bhaal]] after killing [[Orin]], Bhaal will seemingly kill the player character. However, in the final moment, Withers will appear and tell the player that while Bhaal could destroy his own spawn, he could not destroy the new self that the character had become by resisting the Dark Urge. He pronounces the player character redeemed and free of Bhaal's influence.|nograd=1}}
If the player is playing as [[The Dark Urge]] and refuses to become the Chosen of [[Bhaal]] after killing [[Orin]], Bhaal will seemingly kill the player character. However, in the final moment, Withers will appear and tell the player that while Bhaal could destroy his own spawn, he could not destroy the new self that the character had become by resisting the Dark Urge. He pronounces the player character redeemed and free of Bhaal's influence and brings them back to life.


Withers can be found among the allies and companions gathered in [[High Hall]] for the final battle against the [[Netherbrain]]. He will offer his services as always, as well as offer some words of encouragement for the fight ahead.
Withers can be found among the allies and companions gathered in [[High Hall]] for the final battle against the [[Netherbrain]]. He will offer his services as always, as well as offer some words of encouragement for the fight ahead.
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==Identity==
==Identity==
Though the game never explicitly states it, it heavily implies Withers is actually [[Jergal]], the erstwhile ''"Lord of the End of Everything,"'' a formerly-malevolent god of death, murder, and strife who willingly gave up that portfolio to the [[Dead Three]] (who up to that point were simply a party of evil adventurers) in order to become a benign bookkeeper of the dead.
Though the game never explicitly states it, it heavily implies Withers is actually [[Jergal]], the erstwhile ''"Lord of the End of Everything"'', a powerful god who willingly gave up part of his divine portfolio to three evil adventurers who would then become the [[Dead Three]]. Jergal would henceforth carry out his duty as a bookkeeper of the dead.


===In-game information===
===In-game information===
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* Datamined content confirms that Withers is Jergal, compelled by Helm to assist the players as penance{{ref|Chubblot (2020). ''[https://old.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/jj3zto/spoilersdatamining_chubblots_datamining_thread/ Chubblot's Datamining Thread]''. Reddit.<br>''"After the party has slain a group of undead scholars, the judge of death--Jergal--climbs out of his sarcophagus to greet them. He has been locked inside for years by the god Helm to atone for his part in raising the Dead Three, wicked gods who are now plotting to conquer the realms. Jergal is emotionless and excessively formal, both resigned to his fate and that of others. He is here to assist the party because that is his divine oath, not out of any true desire to act. Players can attempt to goad or attack him, but to minimal effect, as he is functionally immortal. His only goal was to see their faces, so he can find them at camp later to offer further assistance."''}}{{ref|Chubblot (2020). ''[https://old.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/jj3zto/spoilersdatamining_chubblots_datamining_thread/ Chubblot's Datamining Thread]''. Reddit.<br>''"Jergal, a god of the dead, awaits the player in camp. He is bound by the judgment of another god - Helm - to assist the players as penance for past crimes. He provides resurrection services to the players."''}}
* Datamined content confirms that Withers is Jergal, compelled by Helm to assist the players as penance{{ref|Chubblot (2020). ''[https://old.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/jj3zto/spoilersdatamining_chubblots_datamining_thread/ Chubblot's Datamining Thread]''. Reddit.<br>''"After the party has slain a group of undead scholars, the judge of death--Jergal--climbs out of his sarcophagus to greet them. He has been locked inside for years by the god Helm to atone for his part in raising the Dead Three, wicked gods who are now plotting to conquer the realms. Jergal is emotionless and excessively formal, both resigned to his fate and that of others. He is here to assist the party because that is his divine oath, not out of any true desire to act. Players can attempt to goad or attack him, but to minimal effect, as he is functionally immortal. His only goal was to see their faces, so he can find them at camp later to offer further assistance."''}}{{ref|Chubblot (2020). ''[https://old.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/jj3zto/spoilersdatamining_chubblots_datamining_thread/ Chubblot's Datamining Thread]''. Reddit.<br>''"Jergal, a god of the dead, awaits the player in camp. He is bound by the judgment of another god - Helm - to assist the players as penance for past crimes. He provides resurrection services to the players."''}}
* Internal game files refer to him as "JergalAvatar"
* Internal game files refer to him as "JergalAvatar"
==Combat==
Withers cannot be damaged and is functionally invincible, and will never engage in battle if provoked.
===Loot===
Withers cannot be killed and looted.


== Achievements ==
== Achievements ==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery heights="250px" mode="packed">
<gallery heights="200px" mode="packed">
Withers.webp|In Early Access
Withers.webp|Appearance during Early Access.
Jane-katsubo-jergal-char.jpg|Official concept art by Jane Katsubo.
Jane-katsubo-jergal-char.jpg|Official concept art by Jane Katsubo.
Withers Jergal Concept.png|Concept art from the Digital Artbook.
Withers Jergal Concept.png|Concept art from the Digital Artbook.
Party withers.png|Withers as featured in [https://baldursgate3.game/news/community-update-24-looking-to-the-future_88 Community update #24].
Party withers.png|Withers as featured in [https://baldursgate3.game/news/community-update-24-looking-to-the-future_88 Community update #24].
Withers Model.png|Withers' model.
Withers Model.png|Withers' in-game model.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
{{notebegin}}
* Withers puts the gold he receives for his services into a pickpocketable inventory, so players may steal back any money paid. Withers will not react to failed pickpocketing, allowing unlimited attempts.
* Withers puts the gold he receives for his services into a pickpocketable inventory, so players may steal back any money paid. Withers will not react to failed pickpocketing, allowing unlimited attempts.
* Withers cannot be damaged and is functionally invincible, and will never engage in battle if provoked. As such, he cannot be looted.
* In Early Access he was initially called The Hooded Skeleton even though he had no visible hood. He was later renamed to Talkative Skeleton, and finally Withers.  
* In Early Access he was initially called The Hooded Skeleton even though he had no visible hood. He was later renamed to Talkative Skeleton, and finally Withers.  
* If you speak with a hireling, it is revealed Withers is in fact controlling them remotely. In a sense, this makes Withers indirectly a companion as well.
* If you speak with a hireling, it is revealed Withers is in fact controlling them remotely. In a sense, this makes Withers indirectly a companion as well.
* There is never a point where Withers actually tells you his name is Withers, this information is conveyed to the player purely via the subtitles. It is unclear how the characters themselves learn this.
* There is never a point where Withers actually tells you his name is Withers, this information is conveyed to the player purely via the subtitles. It is unclear how the characters themselves learn this.
{{noteend}}


==References==
==References==
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