Direct answer
Treat Gwendan as a character whose availability and story state can depend on earlier decisions. Patch 1.0.10 fixed a conflict when dismissing him after meeting the Pawnbroker, so update before testing older routes.
Official character context
WILD WITS GAMES introduced Gwendan alongside Angelica in an official Meet the Knights feature. That announcement is the best starting point for identity and intended characterization.
Why patch history matters
Earlier patch notes addressed Gwendan death behavior and related mourning states. Patch 1.0.10 later fixed a storyline conflict caused by dismissing him after the Pawnbroker meeting. Route advice written before those changes may not reproduce.
What to record in your run
Capture the recruitment state, Pawnbroker meeting, dismissal timing, personal-quest outcomes, Affinity, and current Glossary stats. Do not substitute a launch-build stat table for the values shown in your version.
Frequently asked questions
Can Gwendan die?
Official patch history refers to fixes involving Gwendan's death state, confirming that death can be part of his storyline context.
Why can Gwendan's route differ from an old guide?
Several patches changed death, mourning, dismissal, and Pawnbroker-related behavior.