Strange. I wonder why Larian isn't allowing a change of body type and race for hirelings. There has to be a reason.

Obviously, folks would prefer talking to Withers, then getting a hireling by going to the character creation screen and making their hireling. I'm trying to understand why this wouldn't be an option if it's so clear that this is what so many people want. Again, there has to be a reason, and I'd rather understand the reason than be upset about it. (In fairness, I probably wouldn't use the option anyway.)

Possibilities:

1. Maybe there's a technical issue with bringing in non-anticipated body types and races for anyone but Tav? Something that affects cut scenes? Like when the hireling is talking, for example. Could it be that another body type or race might not be able to open their mouth when talking or some such?

2. Maybe they're saving it for a definitive edition? Holding out on some of the good stuff to get more excitement when the definitive edition drops?

3. Maybe a fully customizable party would negatively impact their analytics? Perhaps they want to know how many players are picking this or that companion for this or that portion of the game.

4. ???