Gonna throw my hat in on the disappointment train too since this AMA. I had the feeling this would be the case given DOS2, but it doesn't make the situation any better.
I have real doubts they will add more than 8 origin characters and none of the characters shown thus far interest me all that much (aesthetically at least). It also kinda stinks that all of our companions will be mind flayer in the makings (made for a meh ending with DOS2).
Give me variety! lol