I can use retraining but I will not try changing the class, race or gender of my character. That being said, if somebody wants this feature, so be it. It does not matter to me. Changing the race and gender of companions I personally find more intrusive as it does steal a bit from their personality and breaks my immersion.
By the way, even if there is such a belt, I will insist on creating effective ways to dispel (preferably with a subplot.)
Option to respec would be much appreciated ...
Option to change gender would be probably never even touched by me ... especialy concidering how awful male models lookalike. :-/
One of the few things I disagree with you. Some of the male faces are quite attractive. That's also true for some of the female ones. I guess it is a matter of perception and preference.
P.S. That being said, I get it that the whole thread is a wink at the constant calls for companion customization.