This is an issue that has been brought up by a few people and will hopefully be addressed. There is enough jumping in ACT I/EA alone that it seems less something that can be ignored.
I totally agree with OP, and also think the base jump distance should be extended juuust a little bit. It does feel a bit silly when some party members can leap several feet over a chasm and the rest of the party gets stuck on the other side. If jumping is going to be required to get to certain areas, jumping needs to be less annoying.
That is also something that is somewhat annoying, I understand athleticism trait is supposed to play a role in it. I don't expect my wizard to leap as far as Laezel, but it could be tweaked a bit.
