What's funny is that on DOS2 I don't even know ppl who enjoyed playing as an origin character except for Fane. Because HE was created to be deeply connected to the main story unlike anyone else. And he was pointless as a companion. I feel that in this we'll have the exact same thing. The only companion so far that seems connected to the main story is Shadowheart with her mission, the artifact and all, so, in the end, she would be the only one making sense as origin character, which is already not a great thing.
This is my biggest fear as well. No one character should have that much control of the main story unless they are meant to be the protagonist, where every player has to play as them or with them. Fane is optional to play as or recruit and yet if you don't have him in your party DOS2 becomes almost an entirely different game.
