I don't think I've ever had a character actively finish something that I'd categorize as a life goal. Largely because the original goal changes as time goes on, and so it just keeps growing and growing, extending into the far, far future. In the event it ever did happen, though, I think they'd just find another one.
If Gerel finally decided she was done following the Path? She'd just find something else that suits her, and make that the new target of her passion. Maybe she'd dive into her love of food and open up a restaurant, or try and become a writer (after learning how to read and write in the first place). The thing about following a life goal is that we eventually discover other avenues we could pursue, and over the course of it all, gain a wider and broader foundation to build upon.
So I guess the way I see it? One door shuts, and dozens more spring up, wide open. The more you RP a character, the more you may find them growing in unexpected ways. Maybe the former gladiator, after winning all the wealth they could ever need and exhausting the glory, decides to take up teaching. All 'cause a random Lalafell mentioned they might be suited for it one night after a few drinks.
If Gerel finally decided she was done following the Path? She'd just find something else that suits her, and make that the new target of her passion. Maybe she'd dive into her love of food and open up a restaurant, or try and become a writer (after learning how to read and write in the first place). The thing about following a life goal is that we eventually discover other avenues we could pursue, and over the course of it all, gain a wider and broader foundation to build upon.
So I guess the way I see it? One door shuts, and dozens more spring up, wide open. The more you RP a character, the more you may find them growing in unexpected ways. Maybe the former gladiator, after winning all the wealth they could ever need and exhausting the glory, decides to take up teaching. All 'cause a random Lalafell mentioned they might be suited for it one night after a few drinks.
