Yes, in the versions that BG was based on (2e/3e). Things have changed since then, but at a time those kits were in PnP - albeit not in EXACTLY the form they are implemented in BG.
No kits are in the core rules, but some of the kits are straight from 2E supplements. Most have been changed/tweaked some. A few others, and even some of the classes (Barbarian at least) are not 2E at all and inspired more by 3E.
2e rule books Complete X series are where most kits come from. Like Complete book of bards have jesters, blades, etc. They were not quite as powerful and distinct as they are in bg though, they provided minor bonuses and were for role playing mainly.
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