In Baldur's Gate II, several characters from the first game reappear, of which the following can join the player's party: Imoen, who grew up with the protagonist in Candlekeep;[1] Jaheira, who, with her husband Khalid, was a friend of Gorion's;[57] Minsc, a warrior who carries with him a hamster named Boo;[58] Edwin, a Red Wizard of Thay;[59] and Viconia, a dark elf cleric.[9][59] There are also many new NPCs who may join the party: Aerie, a winged elf who has lost her wings and was sold to the circus by slavers at a young age;[60][61][62] Keldorn, an older paladin and a powerful and respected member of the Most Noble Order of the Radiant Heart;[63][64] Mazzy, an honorable halfling fighter and "the nearest thing to a paladin that a halfling can aspire to";[64] Nalia, who is of the upper class, but, though conscious of class distinction, tries to help those less fortunate than herself;[65][66] Valygar, who is of a family noted for its talented magic-users, but hates the art;[67] Anomen, a member of the Most Noble Order of the Radiant Heart, and whose wish is to become a full knight;[67] Cernd, a druid;[67] Haer'Dalis, a tiefling bard and one of the actors of an acting troupe;[64][68] Jan, a gnome, of the Jansen family;[69] Yoshimo, a thief from the land of Kara-Tur;[69] and Korgan, an evil dwarven fighter.[9][60]