This is an interesting scene from Wyll's perspective. I've never seen this version of it before. I'm looking forward to being able to play the origin characters.
I notice that Wyll tends to get dismissed as bland by a lot of players. I disagree with that. In my opinion, there's undeniable depth to him.
That said, I believe there are three things working against him:
1. The player encounters him later than the other companions. By this point, the player has probably connected with other companions, making Wyll a less likely choice for a party capped at four.
2. His stats are a mess. Wyll is the Blade of Frontiers, but he sucks with a blade. And no, that's not some clever part of his story, suggesting he's all sizzle and no steak. He should be formidable. That's why he made his pact. It's just my opinion, obviously, but this needs an overhaul. Rearranging Wyll's stats and bringing in a strong version of the Blade Pact, maybe something resembling the Hexblade.
3. His reputation feels unearned. This is not to say that it *is* unearned. It just feels that way at the moment. Because of this, his personality can rub folks the wrong way. I think the occasional nod to his legendary status from someone other than himself would help. This happens a couple times in the game already, but highlighting those moments would be beneficial, at least in my opinion.
