Thanks for your comment and yes, it's completely understandable. Creating companions takes time and costs money, they need to be written, designed, they need voice acting (I volunteer!) and so one.
Though I don't need them to appear in EA or Act 1 just like
I'd settle for Act 2 or full release.
I just think players (and of course myself) would benefit from a more diverse group, to get insight into the lore of the races, for example. I think, it's an opportunity Larian could use - if they have the recourses for it.