I don't mind, if it fits the story and the characters are developed sufficiently.
At the moment, our companions appear to be plot hooks. Pushing us to meet this and that person in the web of the conspiracy.
You can get a fair amount of approval in early access without trying. I'm not worried about minmaxing quests like this is Dragon Age Inquisition. They're prickly, but not annoyingly picky. The wariness in camp feels earned.
