I think it is possible this time around, actually, but it would be entirely dependent on background tags actually being worked on. Right now, custom characters only have a Baldurian tag, and it's pretty barebones - but it will probably see a lot of use once we actually reach Baldur's Gate.

But I also see other possible background tags getting use in ways that none of the origins would ever have access to. We are unlikely to have another Waterdhavian origin, so a custom character from Waterdeep would have a lot of unique interactions with Gale that absolutely none of the origins could experience, for instance. Especially if Larian somehow pivots and decides to pursue WotR-level party banter, where the entire party would suddenly decide that they actually care about what's going on to the point where they'll directly address each other about it too, instead of merely standing awkwardly behind you. That opens up the potential for your custom character and Gale to sass the hell out of everyone together.

(Seriously, the party interactions from WotR are top tier, and we would be blessed to ever have another game with that insane level of party involvement and banter ever again.)

Last edited by Saito Hikari; 23/11/21 09:24 AM.