alturnative ending?

[Flame_Master]

is there another ending for retired hunter

[Ice_ryu]

No.., although it would have been nice if in ultimate mode he'd give you that freaking Zamba

[Quo]

If you tell Donoph "!!" at the beginning, and then talk to Alicia after he dies, you can go to the forest to discover a little more about Donoph's past.

[Fairmont]

http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/gamecube/file/phantasy_star_online_ep12_hunters_guild.txt

This guide mentions a subtle connection between forest of sorrow and retired hunter, as well as the other quests involving Alicia.