Save early, save often, friends! Go back and try something else if you don't like where you're headed, eh? EH?
Bt
And normally, I would agree with that--and like I said, it doesn't eat up a ton of game time--but it might be nice to at least have the option to actually activate all three "quests," and then whoever you end up giving the monster part to--that would dictate your choice. The main nitpick I have is that the other two quest paths are closed off to you as SOON as you talk to one of the three characters, not after you finish the quest. I'd like to have been able to talk to each character, get their proposals, and then decide which one to help--that seems the more logical solution to me.