Dark Urge

The Dark Urge was the name given to a white dragonborn Bhaalspawn sorcerer—and the chosen of Bhaal―who lived in the Realms during the late 15 century DR. The name referred to the murderous and violent urges they received during many events they encountered in their life. "See how it crawls towards us. Not a dream. No, no, it is blood and bone."

- Orin the Red.

Abilities
As a white dragonborn, the Dark Urge could use a cold breath weapon, and was resistant to cold damage. He also was an storm sorcerer.

Like other Bhaalspawn, the Dark Urge had at least the capability of transforming into the Slayer, one avatar of the Lord of Murder.

Relationships
The goblin-like creature Sceleritas Fel served the Dark Urge and joined them during a series of grisly murders in Baldur's Gate.

History
"You are my spawn. Your veins course with my unholy blood. Your life is mine."

- Bhaal, to the Dark Urge.

Unlike previous Bhaalspawn, the Dark Urge was created directly by Bhaal from his own divine blood. The sheer bloodlust that they displayed impressed their father, who declared the Dark Urge to be his favored child.

In Flamerule of the, the Dark Urge murdered several people in Baldur's Gate, including Tav, an adventurer who was investigating said murders. The Dark Urge also faked his death, by killing another dragonborn and using their corpse as a bait to mislead investigators.

Some time during or before the, Bhaal's chosen was attacked by Orin the Red, one of Bhaal's other mortal children. Orin split open her sibling's skull and left them with nearly no memories of their life, implanting them with a mind flayer tadpole. They were the first to be implanted by the tadpoles created by the 'Absolute'. Orin usurped the Dark Urge's role as Bhaal's chosen and joined forces with two other chosen servants of the Dead Three.

Behind the Scenes
The Dark Urge is the sole fully customizable 'origin character' in Baldur's Gate III. However, by default he is a male white dragonborn storm sorcerer.

The Dark Urge is written by Baudelaire Welch, Senior Narrative Designer at Larian Studios.