Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - General What character(s) will you make first?

First of all, I am the leader of a band of mercenaries. I am my own master. Even if I have to act against some goals of the Zhenatrim, as long as I justify them well and survive even minor incidents (competition for power) with the Zhentarim or have the power to stop them, everything is good and even in accordance with the Zhentarim (second belief): "You are the master of your own destiny. Never be less than what you deserve to be." Source: https://travelogue.fandom.com/wiki/The_Zhentarim#Beliefs
This means I can decide to use the Zhentarim connections for good or bad like Itachi Uchicha who continued to protect his village from the shadows as a renegade and outcast. Those who are familiar the series know what I mean.

Also, I support the Zhentarim in their realignment: "In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates from many walks of life, setting them to tasks that serve the goals of the Black Network but aren't necessarily criminal in nature. Agents of the Black Network must often work in secret, and are frequently proficient in Deception. They seek aid from the wizards, mercenaries, merchants and priesthoods allied with the Zhentarim." Source: http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/background:faction-agent

Are they still too cruel or Larian has not designed the solutions etc. pp. so well for a "grayish" playstyle. Then I can still wipe them, after all I have already infiltrated them by then. The same goes for The Guild. Hopefully both can be joined and betrayed as needed, depending.