Larian Studios Forums Divinity: Original Sin 2 Divinity - Original Sin 2 - General Can We Customize ALL the Characters?

No. You can't, and probably shouldn't be able to alter the base character concepts for the scripted characters. You're free to build them any way you want, but their basic attributes are unchangeable, so obviously some favor certain skillsets over others. Notice that's different from me saying I don't wish I could create my *own* party from scratch.

The scripted companions are deliberately written characters with unique backgrounds and identities. Their basic attributes help define who they are. Red Prince's dialogue and personality would not feel as authentic if he were a shifty rogue instead of a noble knight.

Im fine with that. Well defined scripted characters add life and personality to a story, and are better at forming player attachment than some generic character with no distinct voice of their own.

However, I do wish there was *also* an option to create my own party from scratch. In the previous game, you could eventually hire mercenaries to act as party members, rather than the scripted companions but thats not nearly as satisfying.