Baldur’s Gate 3has been received with unending praise and with good reason. The game has a fun gameplay loop, set in a lively, exciting world filled with three-dimensional and impeccably voiced characters. Thus, many players have sunk hundreds of hours into the game to experience unique dialogue options alone.

Thanks to such fantastic writing and incredible voice acting, each character in the game feels like real people and is so much fun to talk to. Even some very minor characters make a mark and leave you chuckling for a few minutes. Here are the funniest NPCs you can find in the sprawling world of Baldur’s Gate 3.

A hairless cat in Baldur’s Gate 3. He is called “His Majesty” and he is hissing at the player with his back arched.

10Various Animals

Thanks to the easily accessible spellSpeak with Animals, you can hear what numerous critters have to say. And oh boy, are there some gems spewed by the world’s animals. Every animal has some hilarious reactions to their circumstances in their own right, but some were written to be absolutely memorable.

From His Majesty, who is the definition of a cat’s superiority complex, to the Strange Ox, who may have some secrets, each interaction with a random animal can be astounding. The spell is relatively easy to get and stays until Long Rest, so try to say hello to every single beast you encounter.

Screenshot of Popper from Baldur’s Gate 3 selling his “treatos”

9Popper

Popper is a Kobold trader you can find in Act 3’s Circus of the Last Days. While not amassive player in the overall narrative,Popper is so loveable and funny that he is hard to forget. This little Kobold greets you with open arms, inviting you to take a look at his “mostly blood-free” items.

Popper has “treatos” for you and claims only to rob dead people, so he’s not fully evil by most standards. What makes this trader so memorable is, for sure, his eccentric outfit and endearing voice-acting, though. Be sure to stop by his shop.

Withers from Baldur’s Gate 3 standing around grass.

8Withers

Withers is an undead, non-playable camp companion who can be met with very early on. He’s not merely a campmate, though, as he is how you respec characters, recruit Hirelings, and even has some things to say about your adventures.

What makes Withers so funny is his absolutely dry delivery of some lines. His dialogue keeps an aura of mystery around him, and how he refuses to elaborate on things can be amusing. Withers will occasionally take jabs at you for things you have done or haven’t done. It gets especially hilarious when he comments on your love life with his deadpan face and monotone voice.

Shovel, the talking Quasit summon from Baldur’s Gate 3

7Shovel

Shovel is a unique case, as it’smerely a summonable familiarand not even a full-fledged NPC. However, this lovable Quasit is way too funny not to be included in this list. You can get Shovel to appear if you cast the spellFind Familiar: Cheeky Quasit, which you also get permanently through a few methods.

Shovel has unique dialogue and interactions, unlike other familiars who are purely mechanics for the most part. However, this cheeky Quasit was once owned by an abusive necromancer and is hilariously evil and weird due to it. It’s definitely a missable detail that’s so worth exploring.

Barcus Wroot extending his right hand to another character.

6Barcus Wroot

Many players willfirst encounter Barcus Wrootas he dangles from a windmill. He appears rude and a tad too upfront, even after you rescue him. However, Barcus has a heart of gold despite it being buried a bit too deep.

Barcus has a hilarious underlying plot of going into situations without preparation and desperately needing your rescue. This deep gnome has some of the most laughable lines in the whole game, on top of being part of some fun and exciting quests.

Raphael in his human form in front of an open fireplace in Baldur’s Gate 3.

5Raphael

Raphael is an antagonist you meet pretty early on in the game, and it’s great because the man is just too amusing. To be fair, he is a devil and thus will constantly try to convince you to sign a contract with him. This leads to some of the most well-acted and, honestly, hilarious writing in the game.

Being a mighty being, he gets frustrated when you mock him and don’t take him seriously, but regardless of his mood, Raphael is a character you’ll always enjoy encountering. His storyline also gets wrapped up with the central conflict in an interesting way, so that’s always rewarding.

Auntie Ethel smiling in Hag Form in Baldur’s Gate 3.

4Auntie Ethel

Auntie Ethel is a very memorable side antagonist who barely interacts with the main plot, if tangentially. As with many Fey creatures, this old Hag is all about deception, trickery, and cruelty. She’s not funny in the sense that she cracks jokes or acts weird, but more that she’s the definition of juxtaposition.

She speaks constantly as this lovely, elderly grandma figure while she has several people in agony in her basement. It’s especially weird and funny on a subsequent playthrough, as you meet her in the Druid’s Grove in her human form, and the game threads the line between quirky and evil. Some of her dialogue options are hilarious in a twisted way, and Larian deserves praise for it.

Baldur’s Gate 3 - Volo performs unprofessional surgery on the player’s eyeball

3Volo

Volo, short for Volothamp Geddarm, known to players ofDungeons & Dragonsas the writer of the iconic book Volo’s Guide To Monsters and more, is a powerful wizard. In the games, he sometimes acts more like a camp companion and temporary ally. Many fans unfamiliar with the character’s background have assumed that he’s actually a Bard, mainly due to his oozing charisma.

Volo acts as this aloof scholar who showcases fewer capabilities than he has. He acts distracted, intrigued, and excitable, making him a vivacious companion. He has some fantastic scenes where he tries to help you with a situation, and that’s only an example of Volo’s hilarity. ensure to speak to this man whenever you can.

Baldur’s Gate 3, Minsc holding Boo while talking to the player.

2Minsc

Minsc is yet another iconic character who’s been known to both fans ofthe previous Baldur’s Gate gamesand D&D far earlier than the release of this game. He’s the quintessential dumb brute and is the single full comic relief character you can recruit. He is so dumb and out of the loop that you cannot help but laugh.

Of course, he comes with his best friend Boo, a miniature giant space hamster (his words). The only sad part is you can only encounter him in Act 3, so nearing the end of the game. Despite this short time together, though, Minsc and Boo are must-haves if you need a good chuckle or full-blown laughter.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Astarion

1Astarion

While almost all of the origin characters have some gems in their dialogue, Astarion takes the cakes due to his smug comments and hilarious observations. After all, the fanbase does not call him Sasstarion for no reason.Neil Newbon has given so much lifeto this character that it’s hard to see him as just a video game character.

Astarion is also on the evil side of companions, so you can easily take him on your journey regardless of your moral alignment. Luckily, he has jabs at you and snarky comments no matter the choices you make. As youlearn more about him,you’ll realize that this demeanor is more of a defense he’s developed to hide his trauma, which makes it that much more interesting to learn more about him. If you haven’t, definitely play through the game once with him at your side.