Auntie Ethel is a side character in Baldur’s Gate 3, but her vulgarity and cruelty leave their mark on every player that crosses her path. Ethel is a hag who uses her magic to fulfill the requests of others, usually in nefarious and deceitful ways that bring about their death. Much like some stories about genies or the monkey’s paw, Ethel grants magical boons that technically meet the requirements of what someone asked for, but ultimately leave them far worse off.