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{{Party interactions}}

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The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower [[Karlach]]'s [[Approval]].  

Depending on her approval rating, Karlach may greet the player with:

Negative (<0):

* "Yeah?"

* "Out with it."

* "Hey."

* "Soldier?"

* "Why're we slowing down?"

* "Heya."

* "Hey, soldier."

* "Hey, soldier."

* "Soldier?"

* "What's on your mind?"

* "Copper for your thoughts?"

If spoken to by someone other than the player character:

* "Sorry - haven't fraternised with you much and not sure if I want to start."

* "Go get boss if you want to talk."

==Approval ==

=== Act One ===

'''[[Ravaged Beach]]'''

* When talking to the corpse of the [[Abducted Nobleman]] in the Crashed Nautiloid ship via {{SAI|Speak with Dead}}:

** Ask Lae'zel to say '' 'please' '' after convincing the tieflings to leave. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Recruit Lae'zel {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Speaking to [[Gimblebock]] near [[Chapel Entrance]], choose to attack the gang {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Being {{SAI|Disguise Self|disguised}} as a githyanki, tell her you're actually not them OR that she is safe. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Allow [[Lae'zel]] to speak with the githyanki patrol and [[Kith'rak Voss]]  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, call Voss a heretic {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} ''(If playing as [[Wyll]] origin: "... another devil")''

** OR Say "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

'''[[Campsite|Camp]]/Conversation'''<br>

''Interactions with companions and camp followers''

* When [[Wyll]] comes to the camp with the intent to kill Karlach, call the warlock stubborn {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

** OR Order him to stand down {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Tell [[Mizora]] she's not leaving your camp alive during her first appearance there {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR Tell her not to lay a finger on Karlach {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Playing as [[Wyll]] origin, talking to Mizora:

** Tell he to do whatever she wants but to leave your friends alone {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

** OR Tell her to do her worst {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

** OR Say that Karlach is no monster {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

** OR Say she can save your back when it comes to it {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

** OR Ask her advice on proper care for horns {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* When [[Shadowheart]] confesses about her being a Sharran, answer that you don't care, because you all have bigger problems {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* When [[Lae'zel]] and Shadowheart have an argument over the Mysterious Artefact:

* Pet [[Scratch]] when he first comes to the camp {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Feed the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it first comes to the camp  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(requires food in the inventory)''

'''[[Our Fiery Friend|Companion quest]]'''

* If you have killed Anders's crew without Karlach in party, tell her about it, then say you always care for your people {{Approval|Karlach|+10}}

** OR Say you couldn’t allow agents of a devil to roam the area {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Agree to give Karlach a [[Soul Coin]] to power her up in combat {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

* Agree to let [[Dammon]] upgrade Karlach's heart first time, if you already have a piece of infernal iron {{Approval|Karlach|+10}}

* Convince the cowardly hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(requires sequentive {{Skill|Persuasion}} check and then either {{Skill|Persuasion}} or {{Skill|Intimidation}} check)''

* Stop [[Gronag|Warrior Gronag]] from killing the hyena. Then, when [[Kar'niss]] the drider comes, ask him about his lantern and what is there in the shadows. After that, stop the drider from butchering [[Vez|Brawler Vez]] by any means. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy, betray them and side with the ambushing [[Harpers]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Elsewhere in Moonrise Towers:''

* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell [[Araj Oblodra]] that [[Astarion]] is his own person. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Then back up Astarion when he refuses to bite Araj, telling her "He said no, what's to discuss" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''In the [[Shadowfell]]:''

* If you have defeated Balthazar:

** Free [[Aylin]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* If Balthazar is present and not hostile to the party:

** Tell him to leave, or he is a dead man {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, PLaying as a Good or Neutral {{Class|Cleric}}, choose to attack him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

'''[[Campsite|Camp]]/Conversation'''

* Speak to Karlach about [[Gortash]] after defeating Apostle of Myrkul {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} ''(works regardless of whether she was in the party or not)''

* Get [[Dammon]] upgrade Karlach's engine second time at the [[Last Light Inn]] {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

** After the upgrade, prove it worked, laying a hand on her or giving her a hug {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

=== Act Three ===

'''[[Rivington]]'''<br>

* Offer her help:

''In the kennels:''

* Say "Woof" to [[Angry Mar'hyah]] twice. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Dealing with [[Akabi]] the djinni:''

* Tell him that he is VERY LOUD. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Play the game and accuse the djinni of rigging the wheel {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** If successful, play again and try to distract Akabi, letting out a loud fart {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR Provoke him to transform you {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* After returning from jungle, talk to the djinni again and say you have had much fun OR promise he will pay for it {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either option)''

''When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:''

* First question: ★'Zariel' {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} OR  ★'Gortash' {{Approval|Karlach|+2}}

* Second question: ★'Bashing and sex' {{Approval|Karlach|+2}}

* Third question: ★'Probably dead' {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} OR  ★'Settled with partner and kids' {{Approval|Karlach|+2}}

** OR Note that she's a lot bigger than himself {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Dealing with [[Popper]] the kobold trader:''

''Dealing with caged beasts:''

* Talking to [[Shadow-Whiskers]], break the lock on her cage. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either with or without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}})''

* Talking to [[Crimson]], give him some meat OR promise to bring it later (if you don't have any in inventory) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either option)''

** OR, Say you'd have killed him before he hurts anyone else {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Watching [[Dribbles the Clown|Dribbles's]] show:''

* Say "What a corny joke." {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Then insist on your choice and cheer them {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(including Karlach or unique lines for Minthara and Jaheira)''

''Talking to [[Lucretious]]:''

* When she's training up skeletons (before fighting doppelgangers), tell her that she is being a little harsh {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* When Lucretious asks you to find real Dribbles, answer that you are expensive {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* When you deliver her Dribbles's remains, say it was pleasure to meet her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* At the entrance gate, consent to be arrested by the [[Steel Watcher]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** When he tries to imitate a bard, ask him to never sing again {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''

''At the Flaming Fist barracks:''

* Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade with you. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest, give him 300 gold to take the ferry {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Successfully use {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} on him and pretend to be a new recruit {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* OR Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} if you have spotted Reynash's lockpick or {{Ability check|Persuasion|15}} if you didn't)''

* OR Leave barracks (or let him escort you out) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Speaking to [[Lord Amber's Bodyguard]] and attendants of [[Lady Durinbold's Attendant|Lady Durinbold]] and [[Lord Shattershield's Attendant|Lord Shattershield]] about the Steel Watch, say:

** That you have seen the army of the Absolute and no where's safe. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR That the [[Steel Watcher]]s will eventually turn on everyone. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell Gortash that you have no interest in this sham of a coronation {{Approval|Karlach|+3}}

''Talking to [[Duke Ravengard]] after the coronation:''

** When Karlach asks whether you intend an alliance, answer "No, but he need not to know it" {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

** OR Say that you need to avoid making enemies, and then that Gortash wasn't a betrayer in pact with Ketheric and Orin {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

** When Karlach asks what you'd make of him, call Gortash a fraud in a nice coat {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}

''In the [[Wyrm's Rock Prison]]:''

* Convince [[Counsellor Florrick]] to escape the prison {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Solve the first riddle {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

'''[[Lower City]]'''<br>

* Talking to [[Murphy|Fist Murphy]], ask why he is standing on one leg, and then:

* Talking to [[Bosun Gannet]], when he instructs you about the tavern rules, say you'll keep to them {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Ask Gannet what to do if you want to use the latrine {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Say you didn't think a tough guy would be scared of a little knife {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Tell him you'd love to see him try to kick you out {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* When Talking to the [[Auntie Ethel|hag]] masking as [[Quenora Grisly|Captain Grisly]], inquire her about Vanra, and then ask how do you know she's not lying {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}} or a {{Class|Fighter}}, ask whether a little knife caused such trouble {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR Say you want to get to the bottom to the story of a missing child {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Half-Orc}}, say Lora acted out of fear and anger {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Oath of Vengeance|Vengeance Paladin}}, say the punishment is in order {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, agree to do it if she doubles the price {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Agree to kill Lora for disguised hag, but then return and say you can't do it {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Decline her deal, choosing either "Not a chance" or "Time to die" lines {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either option)''

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Warlock}}, tell her to make a better offer or die {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Speaking to [[Svend]] and [[Siggy]]:''

* Tell Svend that Siggy clearly loves him and worries about him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Other patrons:''

''First time visiting the place:''

** OR Call her condition hilarious {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Talking to Mayrina without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, ask how did she get herself turned into a sheep {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Talking to Adrielle, offer to have a look at the hex {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR Say that she protected Mayrina until now, and that's worth something {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Fighter}}, say he is outnumbered and outmatched {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, say that true cruelty rules with fear alone {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''After removing the hex and killing Jatlo:''

* Speaking to Mayrina, ask her how is her [[Connor Vinderblad|husband's]] condition {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell Mayrina she was an adorable sheep {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell [[Hydrangea Wubb]] she coudn't have known him in disguise {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''If you have killed Ethel:''

** OR Tell her to take time and celebrate {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* If you haven't raised Connor from dead in [[Act One]], tell Mayrina that killing the hag was even more amazing than revenge {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, If [[Vanra Bergauz|Vanra]] died, say you don't feel amazing because of it {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* When Mayrina asks you whether you have saved Vanra, answer that of course you did it {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Talking to Adrielle, say the hag is ''finally'' dead, thanks to you {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Talking to [[Ettvard Needle]], threaten him with the blackmail letters from Gortash {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}  

* Talking to [[Falael]] outside Baldur's Mouth, muddle her count {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}  

* Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, a {{Class|Bard}}, a {{Class|Sorcerer}}, a {{Class|Rogue}} or a {{Class|Wizard}}, convince [[Alan Alyth]] to lower the room price or to rent you it for free, using any available class-based option {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(Requires various skill checks with DC from 18 to 20)''

** OR Ask for a kiss instead {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Tell Lakrissa you never pictured her as a barmaid, then say she should never call herself cheap {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR Say you missed her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** When Alfira tells you about her plans of opening a bard school, say you're proud of her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR Say he has enough left to buy a drink {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Halfling}}, say the answer is always yes. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Half-Orc}}, tell him that deep courage comes from a full belly {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* When Dez tells you about the job offered to his son by [[Three-Piece]]:

* Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, say you approve her arms {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Monk}}, say it is she who decides her fate, no one else {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, say you're almost impressed by a surface dweller who hunts illithids {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Wizard}}, say you've read his book on psionics {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Say that mind flayers are dangerous, and then add that you'll take it from here {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR Say that if his son is half a hunter as Golbraith himself, he'll be fine {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Dealing with [[Bugthimble]] at the "M.Kurwin" grave:''

* Ask what he was doing in your father's grave {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} Use (Requires {{Ability check|Deception|25}}

* Playing as a {{Race|Dragonborn}}, say you and he are practically kin {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Use Deception to convince him the treasure is cursed {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Say the crate was promised for [[Nine-Fingers]], then use Intimidation to convince him to pay the fee for not breaking his snout {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** Then tell Nina the Mortarch is right {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Speaking with [[Sir Gorran Penghyst]] and [[Lord Delwaer Jeth]], tell them to stop or you will stick both their heads through the bloody painting {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(Requires {{Ability check|Intimidation|18}} roll)''

** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Half-Orc}}, tell them to solve the matter with blades {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Oath of Vengeance|Vengeance Paladin}}, tell them that such actions demand retribution OR that the duel is the only answer {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either option)''

* After initial fight with [[Poltergeist]]s, speak to [[Firellia Jannath|Lady Jannath]] and say you are not one of her servants to order you around {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Talking to [[Aradin Beno|Aradin]] near the entrance:''

* If you let slip to Aradin that you’ve found the Nightsong, tell him that she is immortal and tough {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Talking to [[Lorroakan]] '''before''' resolving [[Aylin|Dame Aylin’s]] fate:''

* Tell Lorroakan that you’ll ask Nightsong to come to the tower, so that she ripped him to shreds {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR Use [[Deception]] to convince Lorroakan that Aylin is dead {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Bard}} or a {{Class|Sorcerer}}, use a class-based line to mock Lorroakan over his plan {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

''Facing Lorroakan along with Dame Aylin:''

* Tell the wizard you’ve come to stop him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR Tell Lorroakan that one more word about catching Aylin will be his last {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, PLaying as [[Gale]] origin, ask him to reconsider his position {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Speaking to [[Yafeu]] once he's escaped the [[Peculiar lamp]]:

** Demand to release your 'master' or die {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* Attending the funeral of [[Holli Dylford]], tell [[Allandra Grey]] you’ve brought gold as an offering {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Cleric}}, answer Allandra with a class-based line {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}