@Amantalado - Yeah, that'd be nice. Although I know it's not on the perks/Talents side, I think it was mentioned that they are planning to give character "Traits" both "positive" and "negative" consequences - at least that's the type of idea you're going for.

As for the whole skill issue, I'm really looking forward to the overhaul coming in the new updates. Sounds like Larian's still got some tricks up their sleeves.