You encounter Oskar Fevras, an artist held captive by the Zhentarim in Act 1, [according to IGN] . To free him, you’ll need to negotiate with Brem, one of the Zhentarim members.
Here are your options and their consequences:
- Pay the price: Oskar initially costs 1,000 gold.
- Haggle: You can try a Persuasion or Intimidation check (DC 15) to lower the price to 600 gold.
- Persuade for free: A higher DC (20 or 25, depending on Persuasion or Intimidation) check might convince Brem to release him without any payment.
Once Oskar is freed, he will ask for 200 gold for his travel expenses to Baldur’s Gate.
- Giving him the gold: While not strictly necessary for him to appear in Act 3, giving him the extra gold shows generosity and might be beneficial for role-playing, according to [Game Rant].
- Not giving him the gold: Oskar will still eventually reach Baldur’s Gate and you’ll be able to continue his questline in Act 3, according to the Baldur’s Gate 3 Wiki. You simply won’t have paid the extra 200 gold.
- Early game finances: The initial purchase, especially without a successful haggle, can be a significant amount of gold in Act 1.
- Future questline: Helping Oskar opens up a lengthy questline in Act 3 involving his patron Lady Jannath and a ghostly presence. While some players find this quest engaging, others have reported frustration with its mechanics and reward, according to discussions on Steam Community.
Ultimately, the decision to give Oskar the extra gold is yours. Weigh the financial cost against your desire to be generous and the potential impact on the Act 3 questline.
What is the reward for freeing Oskar BG3?
I can help with that. Oskar offers a reward, and asks you to meet him in his studio, where he will give you a portrait of yourself.
Is there a reward for saving all the Gondians in BG3?
As long as there are surviving Gondians, this can be considered a happy ending. This concludes your quest, with your reward being a city free of Steel Watchers, and a chance to take down Gortash.
Can you free Oskar without paying?
Persuade Brem to release Oskar for free : You’ll have to pass a Persuasion or Intimidation difficulty rating 20 check for this. Haggle him down: If you pass a Persuasion or Intimidation difficulty rating 15 check you can get the price lowered to 600 gold.
Should you accept the soul coins in BG3?
There’s not necessarily any wrong decision to make with Soul Coins in Baldur’s Gate 3, but for most campaigns, hanging onto them is the best way to avoid missing out on their unique advantages.