I 100% agree with the statement above ^
We really don't need Alfira as a companion compared to Helia - who seemed really quite interesting and would fix something that I know is disappointing for a lot of people - the lack of a short race companion.
(Also worth noting, Alfira has clearly got something going on with Lakrissa which is beautiful and that alone makes me not want her as a companion since many just want it for a romance with her)