Human Baldur's Gate 1

When in doubt, roll with Human.

Human is a Baldur's Gate race in BioWare cRPGs of 1998-2001, Baldur's Gate 1 and Baldur's Gate 2. Along with Half-Elves, Humans are the most flexible race as it pertains to Baldur's Gate class.

Humans can be any class, any Mage specialist, and can dual-class into any multi-class combo that isn't triple-class, including Ranger Cleric. In addition, they can dual-class from and to Specialists.

Only Humans can be Paladins, but only Humans are locked out of multi-classing.

Human Description Baldur's Gate

Humans are the predominant race in Faerun. Humans rule most of the significant empires and kingdoms in the Forgotten Realms. They are the most social and tolerant of races, excepting perhaps the halflings. The only special ability that a human possesses is that they may advance as any class, and advance to any level.

Note that Human Fighters with at least 15 Strength and 17 Dexterity, Intelligence and Wisdom can dual-class into Thief, Mage or Cleric at any point after reaching second level. That's called "flexibility" post-Chargen, but Charisma and maybe also Constitution would need to be dumped in order to meet multiple prereqs (depending on the Chargen roll).

If they are of True Neutral alignmment and also have 17 Wisdom and 17 Charisma, they can dual-class to Druid. Thus, we can change our character depending on our Baldur's Gate party composition or preferred playstyle. Half-Elves sport similar choices, but only during Chargen. Dual-classing is the only way to change the nature of a character in AD&D 2nd Edition, post-Chargen; technically, there are no builds.

In Baldur's Gate, from-Fighter dual-classes result in the most powerful physical-based damage dealers, supertankers and backstabbers.

In BG2, Humans can no longer dual-class to Specialists, and multi-classes pull ahead of most dual-classes. That said, Humans can now dual-class to Kensai Mage and Kensai Thief. Extreme dual-class builds open up as well, such as:

• Kensai 21 Thief 31
• Assassin 21 Mage 24
• Assassin 21 Cleric 32

Humans are also the only race that can be Monks or Paladin Inquisitors (the cheesiest prestige class).

Human Companions Baldur's Gate 1

The Human Baldur's Gate companions are as follows:

• Imoen
• Minsc
• Dynaheir
• Ajantis
• Garrick
• Shar-Teel
• Edwin
• Eldoth
• Faldorn
• Skie
• Safana
• Branwen

Human Companions Baldur's Gate 2

• Anomen
• Cernd
• Edwin
• Haer'Dalis
• Imoen
• Keldorn
• Minsc
• Nalia
• Sarevok
• Valygar
• Yoshimo

Human Quotes Baldur's Gate

Innkeeper Quotes Baldur's Gate

• Ye want some whiskey?
• I got some cheap beer for ya.
• I gotta stop dippin in me own ale.
• I got me some nice lookin' waitresses, don't I?
• My rooms are the best kept on the Sword Coast.
• Never had rats, no sirree.
• My hotel's as clean as an elven arse.
• You're not mercenaries are ya?  I hate those money grubbin' scum.

Nobles Quotes Baldur's Gate

• A man shouldn't speak to his better unless spoken to first.
• No time to chit chat.
• Away with you beggar!
• Don't touch me!  I might catch something.
• You need a new tailor, your clothes are absolutely dreadful.
• Do you mind?  I'm off to go shopping.
• Hmmph.  Well I never!
• Don't give me any lip, peasant.  Do you know who I am?

Merchant Quotes Baldur's Gate

• Welcome to my humble establishment.
• Business has been poor, what with the iron shortage and all.
• The customer is always right.
• My prices are the best south of Waterdeep.
• I've got the best prices this side of Cormyr.
• All my stuff's authentic, really it is.
• Those damnable bandits have been really bad for business.
• I love money, yes I do!

Miner Quotes Baldur's Gate

• I'm so tired.
• Leave us be, 'tis much work to be done.
• I think I'm coughing up blood.
• SO dark down here.
• Help us...please.
• Save me dear sir, please save me.

Townsfolk Quotes Baldur's Gate

• Hey, git outta me way, ya crummy lager-head.
• Yer a long-tongued lout, ain't ya?
• I have things ta do, one NOT being sitting on my duffer talking to you.
• Wife's been gettin' prickly on my arse.
• Yer a handsome bunch, ain't ya?
• My hubby don't want me talking to no strangers.
• Me young uns are waitin'.
• You fool adventurers better be responsible out there.

Bandit Quotes Baldur's Gate

• I hate dem Flamin Fist pansies.
• Whoa, now that was a stinker, har har.
• Stop pickin' yer nose!

Soldier & Guard Quotes Baldur's Gate

• Stand away citizen! (Flaming Fist)
• For the glory of Amn! (Amnish Soldier)
• Move along.
• Are you looking at me?  Are you looking at me!
• -Yawn-
• I should'a joined the army.
• Today I saw a girl with the biggest pair of diddeys I've ever seen.
• I could take Drizzt wit both my arms tied behind my back.

cf. NWN Human.

Baldur's Gate Races	Human Baldur's Gate	Half-Elf Baldur's Gate 1	Gnome Baldur's Gate 1
Dwarf Baldur's Gate 1	Elf Baldur's Gate 1	Halfling Baldur's Gate 1	Half-Orc Baldur's Gate 1