I think it's fine if Origin characters are introduced fairly rapidly while non origin companions (hoping they will happen) are spread out and more complicated to recruit and find, almost like a reward for exploration or quests where you gain an ally, like how you can find the dog or owl ear cub, or save Volo.
Agreed ...
So far all companions we get was in exactly same ship as we ... it makes sence that they didnt make it to Baldur's Gate by the time we shaked our head on beach.
