The Restrained condition and Somatic Spells?

[Edgerunner]

Simple question. Is a restrained character/NPC still able to carry out the Somatic requirements to cast a spell?

S o m a t ic (S)
Spellcasting gestures might include a forceful
gesticulation or an intricate set of gestures. If a spell
requires a somatic component, the caster must have free
use of at least one hand to perform these gestures.

[King539]

Yes, they can.

[Coffee_Dragon]

Though a DM could rule it depending on situation, effectively declaring a "restrained plus". It would be odd if there's no level of restrainitude that doesn't pin your arms like, say, in the web illustration for restrained in the PHB.

[Cespenar]

If all the spells were designed with this in mind, the restrained condition preventing somatic components would be a very good strategic addition to the system.

The way it is, it would limit almost 100% of the spell list. It could still work, but I don't know.

[Vaz]

Check the conditions for retrained; no effect on being able to move, outside your speed reducing to 0.

You're fine.