Sam's surviving! I'm considering having him take his own rose, so would be down to play out things related to that - I'd also be more than happy to have him show up at the banquet. Though if you've got ideas for involvement in any of the other events - Sam's not bloodthirsty, and if he's not attacked first he's willing to team up with people. He's good on his own in the wilderness, too, so if your character's seeking help, he might be a good option!

Otherwise: If you'd like your character killed and they'd be the type to attack Sam or someone he feels responsible for, he's up to kill people under the right circumstances!