What happens when the great heroes turn out to be rude glory-seeker zealots, or savvy and snarky jerks ?
Something different from what bards, poets and minstrels sing, is what happens.

Everyone knows about his journey across the continent. How he met friends and foes alike, how he fought against the greatest wizards, warriors, beasts and demons. Everyone believes he had the purest heart, the noblest soul, and that he selflessly braved many dangers in order to achieve goodness.

Hah ! Well that's what the songs and legends say anyway ! He did it all for the fame and glory, what do you think ?