Originally posted by Faceplant8:

I'm facing the same dilemma now. There are two rogues and a mage in the area (that I see), and I have no idea how hard they are, and I hate killing them as well, since others have helped me out.

What an odd game element to have them help you and die for for you without you asking for it, and then have the game force you to kill them to get necessary items.

Exactly!

While I think hostility should be an option, there should also be a quest/farm/harvest/trade option to also get the same things. Literally just adding options and fun mini games.