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== Origin Companions ==

[[Origin]] Companions are playable characters with rich backgrounds and ties to the world and the events of the game. Each Origin can be selected as a player character as an alternative to making a custom character. These origin companions can be recruited shortly after completing the [[Prologue]].<hr>

Portrait Astarion.png|<big>[[Astarion]]</big><br>[[Elf]] [[Rogue]]|link=Astarion|alt=Astarion

Portrait Gale.png|<big>[[Gale]]</big><br>[[Human]] [[Wizard]]</small>|link=Gale|alt=Gale

Portrait Shadowheart.png|<big>[[Shadowheart]]</big><br>[[Half-Elf]] [[Cleric]]|link=Shadowheart|alt=Shadowheart

Portrait Wyll.png|<big>[[Wyll]]</big><br>[[Human]] [[Warlock]]|link=Wyll|alt=Wyll

== Non-Origin Companions ==

Non-Origin companions may be recruited at various points later in the game, and each non-origin companion has specific recruitment scenarios that must be followed.

Portrait Halsin.png|[[Halsin]]<br><small>[[Elf]] [[Druid]]</small>|link=Halsin|alt=Halsin

Portrait Minthara.png|[[Minthara]]<br><small>[[Drow]] [[Paladin]]</small>|link=Minthara|alt=Minthara

Portrait Minsc.png|[[Minsc]]<br><small>[[Human]] [[Ranger]]</small>|link=Minsc|alt=Minsc

Portrait Jaheira.png|[[Jaheira]]<br><small>[[Half-Elf]] [[Druid]]</small>|link=Jaheira|alt=Jaheira

== Temporary Companions ==

Unlike Camp Followers, temporary companions are able to join the player’s party and some can become a temporary playable character.

Portrait Glut.png|link=Glut|alt=Glut|'''[[Glut]]'''<br><small>[[Myconid]]</small>

Portrait Sazza.png|link=Sazza|alt=Sazza|'''[[Sazza]]'''<br><small>[[Goblin]]</small>

Portrait Us.png|link=Us|alt=Us|'''[[Us]]'''<br><small>[[Intellect Devourer]]</small>

Portrait Losiir.png|link=Losiir|alt=Losiir|'''[[Losiir]]'''<br><small>[[Githyanki]] [[Fighter]]</small>

Portrait Florrick.png|link=Counselor Florrick|'''[[Counselor Florrick|Florrick]]'''<br><small>[[Elf]]</small>

Portrait Ulder.png|link=Ulder Ravengard|'''[[Ulder Ravengard]]'''<br><small>[[Human]]</small>

Portrait The Emperor.png|link=The Emperor|'''[[The Emperor]]'''<br><small>[[Mind Flayer]]</small>

Portrait Orpheus.png|link=Orpheus|'''[[Orpheus]]'''<br><small>[[Githyanki]]</small>

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== Hirelings ==

There are 12 [[Hirelings]] available to recruit – one for each [[Classes|class]]. Each has their own name, visuals, and race, and their abilities can be re-specced at any time.

Portrait Hireling Eldra.png|link=Eldra Luthrinn|[[Eldra Luthrinn]]<br><small>[[Gold Dwarf]] [[Barbarian]]</small>

Portrait Hireling Brinna.png|link=Brinna Brightsong|[[Brinna Brightsong]]<br><small>[[Halfling|Lightfoot Halfling]] [[Bard]]</small>

Portrait Hireling Kree.png|link=Kree Derryck|[[Kree Derryck]]<br><small>[[Duergar]] [[Warlock]]</small>

Portrait Hireling Fuzzalump.png|link=Sir Fuzzalump|[[Sir Fuzzalump]]<br><small>[[Gnome|Rock Gnome]] [[Wizard]]</small>

== Recruitment Locations ==