#gumposting

For Bad: Is there anyone who had an undeniable negative impact on your OC’s life? How did your OC deal with that change? Have they been able to move on?

I don't think it's fair to count any of the companions in this, so the NPC that comes to mind is Ketheric.

Gum really wanted to save Ketheric. He really did. He tried so hard, and failed. While they weren't close I think because of Gum's hang ups with death this just was NOT beneficial for what was happening in his life at the time and set him back a lot on his healing journey.

I don't think he really ever talked with anyone about it, but if he was... I think maybe he'd approach Isobel about it. I don't think he'd look to Gale for comfort, I think he'd turn to Isobel for "forgiveness". Which is silly bc she's sure not mad at the outcome.

Meet Strange: What's the most memorable way your OC has ever met a new person? Was it a good experience? Bad experience? Just plain weird? How's their relationship with that person now?

I feel like Lae'zel, Astarion and Gale all contend for this as their meetings are very impactful and unique to a guy who has never stepped off a beach before. Lae'zel showed immediate support for him- a striking contrast to his kin. Astarion held him at knifepoint, only for Gum to headbutt the elf away and talk things out. Gale was so excited and unafraid of him.