Baldur's Gate 3 NPC Proves The Most Hated Character Isn't Always The Most Evil

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The world of is full of scheming villains and horrific evildoers, but sometimes, the characters that are the easiest to hate aren't the ones that are doing the most wicked deeds. Although General Ketheric Thorm is one of the game's most diabolical characters, for example, the iconic vocal performance from J.K. Simmons and crackling dialogue make it easy for him to go down as a favorite. On the other hand, some equally well-portrayed characters just feature such annoying characteristics that comparatively good intentions can't save them from being the punching bags of the community.

One of the more memorable side characters in is Barcus Wroot, who isn't a stranger to being the butt of jokes. Barcus is an innately pitiful character, and his tendency to land himself in hot water could easily prove irritating to a party that has to keep saving him. Somehow, though, Barcus's sincerity tends to start winning parties over, activating the basic instinct to protect someone who can't protect themselves. Developing warm feelings for Barcus tends to come with a flip side, as there's one character associated with him who's impossible not to hate.

If the community has united around opposition to any one character, it's Wulbren Bongle, who's managed to attract a level of hatred that might make the Absolute jealous. Wulbren is a name before he's an actual character in, as Barcus explains that he's searching for his friend Wulbren when the party first encounters him in trouble. Barcus goes through hell on his quest for Wulbren, showcasing a level of loyalty that echoes Samwise Gamgee's steadfast devotion to Frodo Baggins.

The same, however, cannot be said for Wulbren, a fact that makes itself exceptionally clear when the party finally meets the other gnome in Act 2 of . Wulbren clearly views Barcus as an annoying hanger-on and acts innately dismissive of Barcus's valiant attempts to ensure that he's safe. His supercilious attitude tends to strike the wrong chord, and any prior