In Baldur's Gate 3, there is a solid variety of lovable companion characters that can be recruited into your adventuring party. These companions consist of Shadowheart, Lae'zel, Astarion, Karlach, Wyll, Halsin, Minthara, Jaheira, and Minsc. However, as lovable as these characters are, many fans became attached to certain side characters who appear throughout the game. One of the most popular fan-favorites for characters who 'should have been a companion' is Alfira, the Tiefling Bard from Emerald Grove. She remains a side character in a general playthrough, and faces a much worse fate in a Durge run.