A large part of the game's charm comes from its origin characters like Wyll and Shadowheart, optional companions like Minthara and Halsin, and outright antagonists like Gortash.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-3-published-dnd-5e-campaigns/

Halsin now deigns to pitch in against the Absolute's ghouls if they attack the Last Light Inn.

Source: https://gamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-patch-5-epilogue-new-game-mode-patch-notes/

If you manage to encourage them into a romantic relationship then a sex scene can result which involves Halsin turning into a bear – like Beorn from The Hobbit.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/07/13/baldurs-gate-3-has-a-gay-bear-sex-scene-and-people-are-loving-it-19124172/

Minthara appears in ’s first act as one of three leaders of the Goblin Camp you have to infiltrate to save druid companion Halsin (who ).

Source: https://kotaku.com/baldurs-gate-3-recruit-minthara-sheep-save-tieflings-1850917976

Romancing Halsin in Baldur's Gate 3 has its pros, including his friendly and compassionate nature, powerful combat abilities, and morally good alignment.

Source: https://screenrant.com/baldurs-gate-3-pros-cons-romancing-halsin-bg3/

The Grove's Druid leader, Halsin, is also linked to the game's main story and can be freed from the Worg Pens deep inside the goblin camp.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/bg3-things-to-do-before-finishing-act-1/