Thanks for your reply. I don't feel like reinstalling as changing a mod that's very early in the install order tends to break the install procedure of other mods. Instead I treat him as some kind of half-brother (even though it makes the developing romance incestual), who's a Bhaalspawn as well and I cheat by using his abilities in dire straits. I was expecting him to comment on his being a Bhaalspawn, but that won't happen. Or he should say: 'Hey, you know I'm bugged?' . Well, bug me and gimme a hug, Faren!