1. Construct personal character motivation separate from the MQ.
2. Find a logical break in the MQ to go off and do my own thing.
3. Flirt with side quests and explore the world.
4. Repeat 3 until personal motivations are either a: Linked with the MQ, or b: taken care of.
5. Begin taclking the MQ in earnest.
6. Begin I'm-not-taking-retirement-too-well stage.