Miss Fortune's Intro Scene as a BG3 Companion
(Up front context, since Astarion is already a rogue, Miss Fortune as a companion would be a bard (default college of glamour)Ā and their backstory would change slightly. They wouldāve been abducted directly from the brothel rather than having recently escaped to work with the thieves guild.)
Miss Fortune can be encountered for the first time in the Emerald Grove up where Alfira is playing her lute. The player will hear āno, no, no, that wonāt do!ā and āyou expect me to dance to this?ā while they are walking up the hill. Upon reaching the top, a cut scene will trigger.
Narrator: *You see a half-elf attempting to choreograph a dance while a tiefling plays haltingly on her lute, frequently stopping and starting back up again as the half-elf grows increasingly more frustrated.*
Miss Fortune: Give it here, let me show you again. At this rate weāre never going to be performance-ready!
Alfira: Iām not looking to perform this, itās just a tribute to my teacher!
Miss Fortune: *strumming the tune Alfira was struggling with perfectly* Sweetie, everything is a performance.Ā Ā
Narrator: *The half-elf notices you approach out of the corner of their eye. In the instant it takes for them to turn towards you, their facial expression shifts from mild annoyance to exuberance. They push the lute back into Alfiraās hands as they stalk towards you.*
Miss Fortune: Oh my gods, hi! I remember you from that mind flayer ship. I tried to get your attention but I guess itās hard to stand out when youāre stuck in a pod. Iām Miss Fortune, pleased to make your acquaintance.Ā
Nice to meet you, Iām [name].
(Note: their next reaction is the same regardless of playerās dialogue choice - yes, even if they call them annoying xD)
Narrator: *They bow with a flourish and then reach out a hand. You take it, and your mind reels as it connects with theirs, your perspective warping. You are the peacock of the Lower City, a performer renowned amongst certain circles of society. A crowded room spins before you, over and over, and you begin to grow dizzy before you dip into another pose; youāre dancing, and the packed audience's attention is rapt. The scene shifts and the sun is just beginning to rise. Youāre sitting on a balcony that overlooks the city and you haven't slept a wink. You feel a rush of emotions gripping at your chest and threatening to overwhelm you, your wine glass wobbling in your trembling hand.*
Miss Fortune: Wow, that was so weird. I wonder who that was in whatever vision...daydream thing just happened? *they laugh nervously* Talk about embarrassing for them! Anyway, cutie, what do you say we team up and figure out this tadpole situation? Iām not much of a fighter but I can talk us into or out of any situation you can dream up. I can be very persuasive.
Other companionsā reactions to Miss Fortune joining the party
Astarion: Ugh, a bard? Be careful with that one, darling. Thereās nothing but lies and empty flattery behind that pretty face. (projecting much, Astarion?)
Gale: Well, I suppose charm magic has a time and place in battle, and Iām sure Miss Fortune will have no shortage of stories to share around the camp fire. I say theyāll be a welcome addition.
Shadowheart: Miss Fortune is charming, but I do hope they can pull their weight around here. What are they going to do, talk our enemies to death? Hmm, now that I think of it, Iād like to see them try.
Laeāzel: Tskāva, I hope you know what youāre doing letting that pretty boy join. They donāt look like they can even hold up a sword. I will decorate the ground with their innards if they slow us down.
Wyll: Miss Fortune seems like an agreeable person. I imagine things will be a bit more lively with them around, and Iām looking forward to it. (until Wyll learns what a chaos gremlin they are lol)
Karlach: So youāre letting twinkle toes join our merry little band of heroes, yeah? I like their spark; we could certainly do much worse. In fact, Iām feeling inspired to whack some baddies already!
A/N: For those of you who have read my fic so far, you might notice a difference in their demeanor as a companion. I'm attributing that to the fact that their masks are way stronger in this situation because Tav/Durge is in a position to say no to them. They'd be less genuine at first and strive to be the happiest, bubbliest person in the group at all times. But they would wield their flirtations as armor to keep everyone at arm's length until the player is able to break through those defensive layers to find the real person beneath (much like all the other companions, there will always be more to them than meets the eye at first!)
