I have no idea why but NPCs become hostile to me or run away in fear when I am just standing next to them. Some NPCs think I'm hostile. I finally gave up when the Druids in the grove all attacked me while I was in a conversation with one of them. They said something about me drawing my weapon but I was in a conversation. I have no idea if this is something I'm doing or a bug. Could it be Gale's spider familiar causing an issue?
