Back on topic, yes, another example would be what to do about the guards who were supposed to check out the lighthouse. Assuming you checked it out for them, and then told them all of the details, when you get back to Captain Aureus you can either say they did it, or that you did it. If you say they did it, you get like 6k exp. If you say you did it, you get 3k exp and the Blunt trait, which imo is worth a hell of a lot more than 3k exp, especially if duo lone wolfing