Anders

Anders was a paladin of Tyr that gave up on his faith and promised himself to the archdevil Zariel.

"Now, I have the power to save others...and myself. But there's a price to pay."

Personality
While Anders renounced his faith and devoted himself to the service of the Nine Hells he was not wholly without morals. While he maintained the deception that he and his allies were still devotees or Tyr he would not resort to outright murder or wanton slaughter.

Abilities
Anders possessed strength beyond the capabilities of other men thanks to his deal with the archdevil.

Possessions
He was granted a magical greatsword, the Sword of Justice, when he began his service to the God of Justice.

Relationships
Anders carried out his service alongside the halfling ranger Tryn, the dwarf Rurik, and a spellcasting trader named Cyrel.

History
At some point in his life, Anders was approached by a messenger of Zariel offering him greater power than he had ever known. The paladin initially refused Zariel.

Some time later in the, Anders' family was killed and his home destroyed by unknown forces. Distraught over his loss, the young paladin felt Tyr had abandoned him and opened himself up to the influence of the Nine Hells. , Zariel sent a second messenger to form an infernal pact with Anders: she would grant him the strength and power to protect others in exchange for a soul. Anders could collect the soul of Karlach, Zariel's lost champion of the Blood War, or forfeit his own to seal the pact. The troubled paladin broke his oath to Tyr, accepted Zariel's offer, and began his hunt for Karlach.

Anders and his companions caught up with the tiefling somewhere along the Risen Road and managed to injure her, but could not kill her. The group stopped by a nearby tollhouse that was subsequently attacked by gnoll cultists loyal to the Absolute. While several innocents died during the attack, Anders and his companions slew great many gnolls.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Baldur's Gate III