The most important person to save is Counsellor Florrick. After speaking to her (and interrogating any dead bodies that are willing to talk), you'll learn that Wyll's father, Grand Duke Ravengard, was kidnapped by an army of goblins and drow--the same army that set Waukeen's Rest on ...
romancing shows up. Throughout the game, the player will be faced with decisions and dialogue options that can either get the approval of Wyll up, or get his approval of them down. If Wyll has a good opinion of the player, then they will be able to romance him later on in the game...