The core of both the BG series and D&D is that the character is yours. If Larian "designed" the game to be played with pregens as only true option than this game deserves to fail as it has missed the point.
Charname in BG 1 and 2 isnt YOUR character either. They have a pre-set backstory and origin (Bhaalspawn, Imoen's foster brother, adopted child of whatevr the mage guy is).
