
If you find Alfira the bard early on in Baldur's Gate 3, you might be wondering what is the point of the encounter. The purple-haired Tiefling is trying to compose a song, but it seems that once you've exchanged a few words, you go your separate ways with nothing really being gained. So what gives?
Not every character you meet is going to wind up in romance, obviously, but it seems that there's more to this bard than meets the eye, and you'd be right. By choosing certain dialogue options, not only will Alfira give you her teacher's lute, she'll teach you how to use it, no matter which class you are. Here's how to learn the lute with Alfira in Baldur's Gate 3.