Having a strong cast of characters is important for an RPG, especially one likeAvowedthat puts a heavy emphasis on dialogue choices and moral dilemmas. Thankfully,Avowed’s voice cast is generally very strong, with everyone doing a great job of repeatedly cementing Obsidian Entertainment’s trademark tone that carefully balances high stakes and levity.
Players will meet a plethora of memorable characters duringAvowed’s 20+ hour runtime, ranging from conniving villains to reluctant heroes and plenty in between. Of course, some of the most memorable characters areAvowed’s companions, many of whom might sound familiar to those who have been gaming for some time.
Avowed’s Cast Has Some Recognizable Voices
Avowed’s Yatzli - Anjali Bhimani
An energetic wizard, Yatzli is the final companion players will meet inAvowed. Yatzli is played by Anjali Bhimani, an actor who has worked on the following projects:
Avowed’s Bragan - Jeff Leach
Though not one ofAvowed’s companions, Jeff Leach lends his voice to Bragan. Leach has played the following roles:
Jeff Leach was replaced by Samuel Roukin for the role of Ghost inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2and3.
Avowed’s Giatta - Mara Junot
The third companion players will recruit inAvowed,Giatta Castell is an Animancerwho’s determined to finish her deceased parents' work. Giatta is played by Mara Junot, who’s had some prominent roles in the gaming space over the last decade or so:
Avowed’s Kai - Brandon Keener
The breakout star ofAvowed, Kai is the first companion players meet in the Living Lands.Mass Effectfans will instantly recognize Kai’s voice, with it being the same as that series' belovedcompanion Garrus Vakarian. But there are plenty of other games Brandon Keener has appeared in:
Avowed’s Sargamis - Matthew Mercer
No introduction is needed for Matthew Mercer, one of the most prolific voice actors of the generation. Mercer has been doing voice work since the 1990s, and currently has 475 acting credits on IMDb. As well as playingAvowed’s Sargamis, some of his most notable projects include:
Avowed’s Marius - Scott Whyte
Along with working in the sound departments for movies likeThe Invisible ManandBrightburn, Scott Whyte playsAvowed’s second companion, Marius. Whyte has also voiced a variety of other video game characters, including:
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Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment.You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague throughout the Living Lands - an island full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choices and consequences, and untamed wilderness. You discover a personal connection to the Living Lands and an ancient secret that threatens to destroy everything. Can you save this unknown frontier and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder?
