Another example, a rather famous one. I didn't write it but this is exactly what I'm talking about. From a post on Reddit by Plumppotato:
Anyone else think the first interaction with Astarion feels, off? I think it's because by the time I meet him, I've usually already recruited Shadowheart and on my second playthrough, Gale. Which means they're both standing there while I rassle him on the ground with a knife to my neck, doing nothing. This could be fixed with either a simple move or a line of dialogue. Maybe having him be the first possible companion you meet, just after waking up on the beach, even sooner than Shadowheart. That way you're alone when he attempts to attack you. Or, by including a line where he says something along the lines of "stay back or I'll slit his/her/their throat!" If the game detects party members with you.
Just my 2 cents.
This one has a chance to get fixed since it happens so early and most people came across it.
I don't think even Morrigan from Dao or Candrous from Kotor would simply stand around and watch your character being knifed
