Baldur's Gate 3 character Karlach, known for her cheery personality, has a dark backstory of spending time in Hell, as revealed by voice actor Samantha Béart.
Karlach's past includes being sold to an archdevil and having her heart replaced with a bomb, leading to a deep-seated rage and fear within her.
According to Béart, Karlach's story is a redemption arc, with her jovial demeanor being a choice she makes to become a better person, hiding her inner torment.
Béart's performance in portraying Karlach's emotional depth, especially in a powerful monologue after slaying the character responsible for her torment, received praise, contributing to Baldur's Gate 3's high ratings.