And in the department of personal taste, I don't particularly like how so many of the companions are already written almost like superheroes. Gale is an archwizard and ex chosen (and lover?) of Mystra, Karlach is Zariel's champion, who went toe-to-toe with demon lords, Wyll's is persona is almost *literally* a superhero. Everyone feels like a protagonist, because everyone was written as one, and I'm not super crazy about that. I'd like some more grounded party members.
I think it is on purpose. All companions seem to be quite powerful but lost the thing that made them like this. If I had to bet, I think it will play an important role in later acts.
