Astarion is a vampire spawn rogue recruitable early in Act 1. He can become a powerful stealth-focused companion, romance option, and central figure in the Cazador storyline.

Gale is a human wizard from Waterdeep and an Origin character who can be recruited early in Act 1. His personal storyline revolves around the dangerous magical condition caused by the Netherese orb within him, his bond with Mystra, and his ambitions as a wielder of the Weave.

Karlach is a tiefling Barbarian recruitable in Act 1. Her personal story follows her attempt to repair the infernal engine in her chest while confronting the people who forced her into Avernus.

Lae'zel is a githyanki fighter and one of the earliest companions available in Baldur's Gate 3. Her personal story centers on her devotion to Vlaakith, the githyanki cause, and the truth behind the zaith'isk and the Astral Prism.

Shadowheart is an origin character and early Act 1 companion in Baldur's Gate 3. She begins as a High Half-Elf Trickery Domain Cleric devoted to Shar, and her personal story centers on faith, memory, the artefact she carries, and the choices that shape her identity.