No matter how far down the Initiative order Gale is, he is always the first target (unless deliberately hiding). Why? He is standing way back behind the lines, did not make any move yet against any enemy, other party members already attacked the mobs and right in the mobs faces, yet, without exception, the first target is Gale.

Makes no sense neither narratively (they can not even see the guy clearly) not mechanically - he is not even the dangerous and not an immediate threat with others standing much closer. Looks like the combat script needs some tweaking here.