Different starting party can be adressed in this options too.
Like:
>Noble adventurer – lead character is Disowned noble/Bastard with two servants/other connected people to him
>There is no salvation – party made from people of religious backgrounds(monks, flagelants, cultists)
>Time for redemption – party made from former(or current) criminals(thief, raiders, killers etc)
#throw some more
It can be nice especially for RPG play if you want lead for example company made from nobles/military only. Or from criminals only. Etc.
I’m a fan of this idea personally. It would let you pick your starting difficulty, sort of Dark Souls style, while getting a bit of flavour for your roleplaying wants.