This argument is only true if the game provides a rich background for your main character, which BG1 & 2 had no lack of.

I personally never had such question, because everything revolved around my charname. Hell even Elminster guided me on my path. So for me it are the power and leadership charname possesses, as well as his will and determination. I mean it’s totally up to you to decide, given the sufficient background is provided.


Romances in RPGs brought us to this