i bet most of you have met wanev, and probably recognize him from BG2 like i did...
are there any others that also appear in other games of the forgotten realms series?

where is Wanev?

in chapter 2..
talk to the elf you have the portrait of, don`t remember his name. If you can convince him to let you help him, he`ll give you a key to wanev`s cottage in town.
However, you`ll find wanev himself in his...castle outside town(east side i think)

Alright thanks :)
the elf is Elaith Craulnober

I remember Wanev in NWN, but I don't recall him in BG2. Who was he?

I remember Wanev in NWN, but I don't recall him in BG2. Who was he?He was the old head of the Asylum and one of the guys that helps you kill Irenicus.

Ah so your right! I think that is him as well. Im glad I got to kill the little Bastard in this one though!