But Lothorian is pretty easy to reach. In fact, he's logged into Runescape RIGHT NOW.
What we do is a means of creative expression at the individual level. When all has been said and done, the only one who truly cares for your work is you. Make it something you love, regardless of popular opinion.
Of course, there are those who love to make characters that are generally considered abysmal. Role-play is a group activity, so all characters should be crowd pleasing to a fault in some way or another.