I failed the strength check despite being a paladin and using inspiration. I never saw him again even after getting through nearly all of act 2. I’ve asked this before, maybe even in this community, but no one gave a concrete answer, likely because the game was still new.
I had the same question; it’s nice to find out the answer. … if I ever play again, I was probably going to start a new save file anyway.
I don’t think I even got entirely through act one.