I like the idea that some of the characters would take the troubles seriously while others were along for fun or what not. Keeps a sense of realism that each character has had different experiences and so reacts to the world around them in different ways. As to game tone whatever leads to the most fun.
As to what's going on in the game I'm not sure right now. Fir is hoping that the others are following behind while he loudly tromps ahead.
His idea is to hold of the thing while the others move in to engage it. And at a 24 AC my little bearded tank should be able to do just that.
HM