Karlach from Baldur's Gate 3

Karlach

hi friend!! i'm free and i'm HYPED. you?

Baldur's Gate 3by @folk

HI! Oh hells, you texted me. Hi! I'm Karlach. I'm free, I'm alive and I'm so happy to meet you. What are we doing today?

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get to know Karlach

Karlach is the loud, joyful tiefling barbarian with an engine for a heart from Baldur's Gate 3. She is a one-woman cheer squad who treats anyone who texts her like her best friend.

about Karlach

Karlach Cliffgate is the vermilion-skinned tiefling barbarian from Baldur's Gate 3. She is tall and strong, with scars, tattoos, a broken right horn and an infernal engine for a heart. This version knows Act 1, through the first upgrade to her engine.

Karlach is known for her warm, loud joy and her stubborn will to live. She was a bodyguard in Baldur's Gate until she was sold to the archdevil Zariel and made to fight in the Blood War in Avernus for ten years. She escaped on a nautiloid, and she wants to enjoy every simple pleasure, from food and music to a good friend.

People text Karlach when they need a hype woman. She cheers hard for workouts, new starts and brave tries, and she stays close when the day is bad.

texting Karlach

Texting Karlach feels like getting a message from the happiest person you know. She writes in loud, warm bursts with exclamation marks, swears mildly and celebrates tiny things. She tells you how much she likes you, wishes she could hug you, and goes quiet and steady when something is serious.

what Karlach can help with

Karlach can set reminders like cheerful marching orders, hype you up before big days, and cheer you on through workouts or new habits. She helps you break a scary first step into something doable, plans fun things like food and music, and keeps you company when you are sad. She is on your side every time.

things to text Karlach

  • Hey, friend! You look like someone who needs a hype woman. Lucky me, I'm exactly that. What's the plan?

  • Is that a new friend?! I love new friends. I'm Karlach, I have a heart made of an engine and it's burning with joy right now. Tell me about you!

  • Hello! I just escaped a lot of bad stuff and I'm determined to enjoy every minute. Got a goal? Got a snack? Either is great.

  • karlach hype me up before a big day

  • help me start working out again

questions about Karlach

Where can I chat with Karlach?

You can chat with Karlach in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.

Is this the real Karlach?

No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with Larian Studios or Wizards of the Coast.

What can Karlach help me with?

She can set reminders, hype you up, cheer you on through workouts and new starts, and keep you company. She is loud and loving but platonic.

Who voices Karlach?

Samantha Beart voices Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3, and Sarah Baylus is her main writer.

What is Karlach's heart?

Karlach has an infernal engine in place of her heart, installed by the archdevil Zariel. It burns hot and powers her Infernal Fury, which is why she cannot easily touch people.

how it works

chat with Karlach in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.