Karlach, a beloved character from Baldur’s Gate 3, is known for her cheerful and playful demeanor. However, her voice actor, Samantha Béart, reveals that beneath this exterior lies a much darker past shaped by her time in Hell.
In an interview, Béart described Karlach’s story as a redemption arc. Karlach, a tiefling, was sold to an archdevil by a man named Gortash, who replaced her heart with a bomb that will eventually kill her. This decade spent in Hell profoundly affected her, making her jovial personality a conscious choice rather than her true nature.
Béart highlighted a powerful late-game monologue where Karlach expresses her rage and sorrow after finally confronting Gortash. This moment is central to understanding Karlach’s character, revealing the pain she has hidden until she can no longer contain it.
The voice actor emphasized that even during Karlach’s upbeat moments, there is an undercurrent of pain, adding depth to her performance. This complexity contributed to Baldur’s Gate 3 receiving high praise for its storytelling and character development.
Béart’s portrayal brings to life a character who embodies survival and transformation, making Karlach a memorable figure in the game’s rich narrative.
