I think one of the ways that Raphael could be introduced better and have more of an effect on the story as a major player is if Korilla Hearthflame was better used. Right now, she's a one-off character who Raphael sends to bail you out if you get captured by Priestess Gut, but she could work very well as a right-hand woman to Raphael who shows up more frequently, preferably before you even meet Raphael himself. If at certain scenes she just showed up to check in and offer commentary, that'd be cool! Like after the Auntie Ethel debauchle, if Korilla was just leaning against the wall in the other room and mentions how "My boss Raphael could have this sorted out in a jiff if you'd just let him.", and also would act as a decent foil to him with her more muted, less theatrical personality. It's an easy way to keep Raphael relevant to the story without cheapening his actual appearances.
