Besides which, you change/grow a bit with every skill increase and belief met or challenged.
I’ve always believed that great stories (like drama) start small and build. And when in doubt, complicate matters!
Well, I do think there’s a bit of a spectrum between “change” and “burn everything down in the flames of madness”.
Not in my mind. 
I’ve always believed that great stories (like drama) start small and build.
Just like fires…