Quote Originally Posted by Finagle View Post
Uh, you haven't noticed the fact that Belkar has started caring for others? His cat, his new dinosaur, and he felt bad when Enor and Gannji were forced to fight in the arena. He's started to have empathy - to feel what others feel. This isn't what narcissistic Chaotic Evil murderers do. It's clearly setting Belkar up for a redemption.


Because it's the most likely outcome. Just imagine how much more awesome it will make Belkar's death scene. Finally, he realizes what it means to do for others, and sacrifices himself just when things are going badly for OOTS.

Moreover, if Belkar dies then where will OOTS get its internal conflict from? Who will deliver all the best jokes and insults? Story aside, Belkar has an important role to fill and that's why he won't die until the end.
or Rich could subvert the trope and kill Belkar before he gets his chance at redemption; Belkar could have his chance and back out of it, lots of things could happen. Rich is very genre savvy and like to subvert expectations - look at what he did with Tarquin.