Not every situation that you run into during your time in Baldur's Gate 3 is going to immediately seem like a matter of life or death. Sometimes, you will come across something that is just downright humorous at first, before it quickly devolves into something that you have to fight for your life in. And you will encounter such a situation if you head to the barn in the north part of the Blighted Village.
Baldur's Gate 3: How To Avoid Killing Buthir In Blighted Village
If you're trying to get by Buthir in Baldur's Gate 3 and need some help, this guide may be of use.