For the learned people there. While he doesn't necessarily want to be a heroic figure, there may be someone there who can help him. The only problem is, he might not want word of this getting out. He may be executed or something. (assuming capital punishment is a thing here)

Also he likes knowing things. I should write this in the sheet. Thanks for the questions!

Oh yeah, he's brash and impulsive even while not Twitching. It's a trait of his. He can't think ahead too well, so just makes it up as he goes along