Zhu is a Half-Orc who after many years roaming the lands, cast aside because of hate and prejudice, finally found her family and her purpose in a monastery near Baldur's Gate. But her home was attacked by bloodthirsty Drows, and though she tried to save her people - she has the scars to prove her dedication -, they perished to the vile enemies. Her limp body fell down a waterfall, and she would've died, crushed on the rocks below... if not for the Nautiloid's capture.
Yes, yes, I made another character! But hear me out: I was very curious to try out the Monk class, and Half-Orc was the last race I really wanted to try out. Also, this is the first time I'm playing in the Tactician mode! I want to test my skills, and while I'm at it, get the Tactician trophy (hopefully).
So far, I'm having lots of fun with the class, and Tactician has been surprisingly easy. I killed Commander Zhalk in the Nautiloid (thanks in no small part to Shadowheart and her Drop spell hehe) and cleared most of the area around the Grove. Some encounters worry me a lot (damn Githyanki), but that's future Zhu problem! I believe Act 1 and most of Act 2 will be fine, though we'll see what happens at the créche. Might make Astarion pick up the mace and blow the place up as Alywyll did (Astarion did not like it!) lol
Now, one dilemma I still haven't found a solution for: who should I romance? Karlach, so the two big girls can be happy forever more? Shadowheart, so Zhu can envelop her in cosy hugs? Minthara because... well, it's Minthara, I don't need other reason to seek out her poisoned kisses. Or should I adopt the monk lifestyle and remain celibate (now I'm wondering if there are Monk dialogue options to say, "Hey girl, sorry but I took a celibacy vow." If there are, I might go with that lol). Heeelp 😭😭