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[Alatariel]

I'm a little surprised at Aerie being so popular, too.

With as much flak as she gets, I'd certainly expect better of Edwin and Valygar than her.

Yeah, that's pretty much what I thought, too...

She is a love-hate npc. Make a pool 'which npc is the WORST one' and she will be in the leading too. The final score should be actually a sum of the two.

[Cal Jones]

Hate for me. The way she says "Uncle Quayle, you're oka-a-a-a-ay" in that awful quavering voice just makes me want to beat her to death with one of her own severed wings.
True, I've taken her once or twice for the romance but I find her irritating (plus she's mean to Jaheira, who although not my favourite NPC, is still a longtime and faithful companion, and recently bereaved, for God's sake).

Sarevok is definitely my favourite once you get to ToB - such a jolly chap, always laughing. (Oh and he's awesome, obviously). His hamster dialogue with Minsc always makes me laugh.

Minsc...well, Minsc is BG2...though I must admit I don't always take him depending on what sort of party I'm going for (specifically, parties that include Edwin...who is another of my favourites...)

And of course Eddie, who is very entertaining, but also the most kick-ass mage in the game. His romance mod is definitely one I will be trying. Can't wait to see what happens with the whole sex change thing.

I do have a soft spot for Val. He's rather underwritten but I like the fact he's so non-judgemental, plus he's very handy with it.

I also like Jan. I often used to take him instead of Imoen though these days I find myself taking Imoen every time as she's pretty much fundamental to the story, so it seems more wrong not to. I used to hate her but she's grown on me a lot.

Keldorn I like as a character but I feel guilty from taking him away from his family, so most games I'll pick him up, take him straight home and leave him with the missus. I'm nice like that. He does have his amusing moments mind...especially his dialogue with Imoen in ToB.

I'm trying Cernd for the first time (despite god knows how many play throughs now) currently and he's a bit dull to be honest, but he does have some funny dialogues with Edwina. Worth it just to see those.

As for dislikes...Aerie obviously. Not keen on Anomen either. Speaking as a woman, there's no way I'd put up with his flowery dialogues and pomposity long enough to see his more interesting side (though he's a better cleric than Aerie and he's not that bad to have around really, especially when Jan starts taking the mick). The one character I just can't bring myself to like, even though he's actually pretty awesome, is Korgan. I just don't find him likeable, though I've taken him when playing through with an evil party. I know some people love him but he's not for me, really.

[arguskos]

Can't believe there's so little love for poor ol' Haer'Dalis! Most excellent NPC evar!

Seriously though, I really do like H'D (my nickname for him). He's got some fun banters, was well thought-out (IMO), and is just a well put together guy. Sure, he's not too powerful, but that's fine.

My runner-ups are: Korgan (I love the vulgarity ), Anomen (against my better judgment, I gave him a try, and realized he wasn't that bad a guy), and Minsc (who just makes the game awesome).

-Arguskos

PS. This is my first "real" post here, so I should probably say hi... so... HI!!

[Klorox]

Can't believe there's so little love for poor ol' Haer'Dalis! Most excellent NPC evar!

Seriously though, I really do like H'D (my nickname for him). He's got some fun banters, was well thought-out (IMO), and is just a well put together guy. Sure, he's not too powerful, but that's fine.

My runner-ups are: Korgan (I love the vulgarity ), Anomen (against my better judgment, I gave him a try, and realized he wasn't that bad a guy), and Minsc (who just makes the game awesome).

-Arguskos

PS. This is my first "real" post here, so I should probably say hi... so... HI!!

Hi!!

Funny, I actually hear quite often that H'D is one of the more powerful NPCs. I've never actually used him for an extended time. I should give him a try.

[arguskos]

You do? Hmm... maybe I don't talk to the right folks then. In any case, he gets my vote and love.

-Argus

[Dark-Mage]

You do? Hmm... maybe I don't talk to the right folks then. In any case, he gets my vote and love.

-Argus

Well he certainly has the potential to be quite powerful, given the right equipment and played right. The Fighter/Mage combo will always be stronger mind you, especially if its an Elf. One advantage Dalis would have over the F/M is the whole single class aspect, so faster leveling

[Sir_Carnifex]

Minsc by a long shot. I rarely go anywhere without him helping Boo dish out terrible hamster justice. Yoshimo, Keldorn, and Valygar are runner-ups. Nalia isn't too bad, either. Most hated? Anyone who reads around the NPC polls will find I knock Cernd constantly.

[Lythari]

Definitely Sarevok. I love his devilish laughter.

[Vicen]

Anomen is my favorite...I really like his cocky attitude and is it quite funny to see his remarks about certain things...and if you go the bad route which makes him go CN even better! Though usually I prefer he pass his test

[princesspurpleblob]

Anomen gets my vote too So many other NPCs I like (Keldorn, Jaheira, Minsc and several other mod NPCs...) but Anomen is my absolute fav!

[Elamshin]

I vote on Jan Jansen... his talks are awesome!

[Itarilde]

Edwin. He's an ultimate mage and I really love his attitude. Mainly because I played Edwin Romance and loved it.

[The Red Knight]

I take Nalia often, don't know wh, but she and Immy end up in my party alot/


I have a general loathing for jaheria, but shes much more likeable in bg2 than bg1

[Menelanna]

Immy is my fav. Always have to make room for her in my party!