This has been mentioned before - companions that represent the lesser races of Tamriel would be epic. Actually, the house furniture Ex-Waking Flame dude would have been a more interesting companion choice. Probably get on your *** pretty quickly though...
Sacrificing customisation for backstory is fine as long as it’s WELL written. Fallout, Mass Effect, Dragon Age... Baldurs Gate all had memorable companions. Oh and give them helms (or at LEAST. a helm toggle) - seeing everyone with the same companion is like village of the damned. It was a silly decision, you can make a change now and swallow your pride.
I feel like there should have been three companion choices not two. Khajiit Nightblade instead of Mirri, Orc Dragon Knight instead of Bastian and Argonian Templar (makes many soups).
It would be cool, but I'm beginning to think that companions are what's causing the servers to crash and burn (Sorta like when Rich tired to put capes in the game) If that is the case I wouldn't expect any new companions for a while.
Because everyone running around with a Stibbons makes sense, based on the quest line.
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