1. Does "Offtrail" have negative connotations, or am I concerned about nothing?
I thought your name refered to you taking the road less traveled or being someone who goes their own way rather than someone who wantonly blazes their own trail through the wilderness. I personally don't think of any negative connotations with the name.
I have no experience with Question 2 so I can't help you there.
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