A compelling lineup of characters is crucial in an RPG, particularly one like Avowed where dialogue decisions and ethical challenges play a significant role. Fortunately, Avowed showcases a remarkable voice cast that does an excellent job of maintaining Obsidian Entertainment’s unique blend of drama and humor.
Throughout Avowed’s expansive journey, players will engage with a wide array of unforgettable characters, from scheming adversaries to reluctant champions and many captivating personalities in between. Notably, some of the standout characters are the companions in Avowed, several of whom may sound familiar to seasoned gamers.
### Recognizing the Voices Behind Avowed
#### Yatzli – Voiced by Anjali Bhimani
Yatzli, a lively wizard, is the final companion players encounter in Avowed. Anjali Bhimani lends her voice to Yatzli, bringing experience from a variety of roles in the gaming world, such as Symmetra in Overwatch, Rampart in Apex Legends, Commander Natara in Starfield, Izel in Diablo 4, Yasmin Chowdhury in Fallout 76, and Auntie Ruby in Ms. Marvel.
#### Bragan – Voiced by Jeff Leach
Though Bragan isn’t one of Avowed’s companions, Jeff Leach brings this character to life. Leach is known for roles like Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), Arisen in Dragon’s Dogma 2, Peeves in Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, a World Tour Citizen in Street Fighter 6, and Agent Greeves in Valorant. It’s worth noting that Samuel Roukin took over the role of Ghost for subsequent entries in the Call of Duty series.
#### Giatta – Voiced by Mara Junot
Giatta Castell, the third recruitable companion, is an Animancer devoted to continuing her late parents’ research. Mara Junot, who voices Giatta, brings an impressive portfolio to the table, featuring Storm in Marvel Rivals and Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Shoola in Arcane, Leslie Thompkins in Batman: Arkham Shadow, Sindel & Sareena in Mortal Kombat 1, Alleria Windrunner in World of Warcraft, Ikora Rey in Destiny 2, Zuri Abara in Starfield, the Player in Remnant 2, and Dr. Slone in Fortnite.
#### Kai – Voiced by Brandon Keener
Kai stands out as a fan favorite and the first companion players meet in Avowed’s Living Lands. Mass Effect enthusiasts will quickly recognize Kai’s voice, as it belongs to the beloved companion Garrus Vakarian. Brandon Keener, who voices Kai, is also known for portraying Detective Harold Caldwell in L.A. Noire, Sully Mathis in Fallout 4, Howler in Dishonored 2, Advent Speaker in XCOM 2, and Salmael in Persona 5 Tactica.
#### Sargamis – Voiced by Matthew Mercer
Matthew Mercer, a towering figure in the voice acting world, plays the role of Sargamis in Avowed. With an extensive career that began in the 1990s, Mercer has accumulated 475 acting credits. His notable projects include his roles as GM in Critical Role, Viper and Manfred in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Anarky in Batman: Arkham, Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Goro Majima in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ganondorf in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Chrom in Fire Emblem: Engage, Male Hunter in Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Cassidy in Overwatch, Yusuke Kitagawa in Persona 5, and Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil 6.
#### Marius – Voiced by Scott Whyte
Scott Whyte, who plays Marius, Avowed’s second companion, has also contributed to the sound departments of films like The Invisible Man and Brightburn. In the gaming world, he has voiced characters such as Human Torch in Marvel Rivals, CO Hobbs in Batman: Arkham Shadow, the Player in Remnant 2, Grindelwald in Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, Crash Bandicoot in Crash Bandicoot 4, Rathma in Diablo 4, and Jake Wind in Death Stranding.
Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious place brimming with adventure and peril. Set in the fictional universe of Eora from the acclaimed Pillars of Eternity series, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG developed by the renowned team at Obsidian Entertainment. As an envoy from Aedyr, players are tasked with exploring the Living Lands to investigate an ominous plague. The island presents a mix of ancient secrets and daunting challenges, with players discovering a personal connection that could spell disaster for everything they hold dear.