Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-24386552-20141110020843/@comment-24904109-20141208210447

I believe that Rumple wants to have a fresh start. First he has to accomplish true freedom, i. e. beeing "human" in a way, by regaingin control of his own actions. Secondly he wants the protect his loved ones (or what's left of them; poor Neil). The last bit of his agenda is propably seeking power, not only for the reason of protecting his family, but also because he is an addict. I think the "Dark One" inside him simply yearns for Power, while Rumple wants "what every villan wants: Everything" (Ingrid to Rumple)