Why can I only select one alignment?

Solution 1:

Yes, some classes are restricted and they are as follows:

Fighters:

  • Berserker - Chaotic or Neutral

Rangers - Good

Paladins - Lawful Good

  • Blackguard - Evil (fallen Paladin)

Clerics:

  • Talos - Evil
  • Helm - Neutral
  • Lathander - Good

Druids - True Neutral

Thief - Not Lawful Good

  • Shadowdance - Not Lawful

Bard - Neutral

Monk - Lawful

  • Sun Soul - Lawful Good
  • Dark Moon - Lawful Evil

Barbarian - Neutral

Taken from Baldurs Gate Wikia and GameFAQ