I don't mind Gale. I've played a little ways into the game and have chosen to "feed" him. The biggest issue I feel is that I don't get anything out of it. He doesn't get stronger if you feed him, that I've noticed anyway. He doesn't seem to get weaker if you don't feed him. If I'm feeding a mage a powerful relic/2h sword/amulet, I expect some powerful magics in return. Like, more damage on spells, better hit chance, more explodies! Like something. There doesn't seem to be much of a reward for your sacrifice. Unless there is something that occurs later, it just seems like I'm paying a really high price for dialogue options.