Baldur’s Gate 3 players are excited to discover Karlach's specific nicknames for the game's Origin characters, such as "fringe" for Shadowheart and "magic man" for Gale. These details showcase the developer's attention to detail and add depth to Karlach's character, contributing to the game's replay value and the ongoing excitement surrounding it.
Players of Baldur's Gate 3 have noticed a storytelling problem when playing as Origin characters, as their personal storylines and dilemmas are not fully explored if the player chooses to play as that character. While players still have the choice of how the character's story plays out, some feel that the lack of outside influence on the character's progression leads to storytelling inconsistencies.
According to statistics released by Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, the most popular Origin character chosen by players is Gale, followed by Karlach and Astarion. Gale is also a popular romantic option, although Shadowheart is currently leading in that regard. However, Gale's spells have resulted in a significant number of friendly fire deaths in the game.