Here, let me frame my issue.
- I want to play a custom character.
- I want to play a good character that is in complete control of their actions.
- A certain NPC that is core to the Dark Urge experience is one of my favorite NPCs in the game. If anything were to happen to them because of something that I simply couldn't control, I would simply stop playing. (no, i'm not exaggerating)
Now, with those two points, can you argue that Dark Urge is simply a Tav+ in every way?
I honestly don't understand your issues...