Guys, guys... I am not an Astarion simp but I have loved more than a bad boy in my 2 decades spent in different fandoms! It's okay to go "uwu he's a cinnamon roll who did nothing wrong" But it's a lot better to admit he's absolutely trash and that you love him anyway. Don't make excuses, don't try to say they're not 'evil' lmao. You CAN probably fix him in this game anyway so Larian has your back.
as for me, the real question is: could Gortash be an actual ally/party member? That's a bad boy I am really curious about (and would be sad to kill)!