Yep, this is also one of the things that I like about the game. Still I do understand that even in this actual setup many players would like to have their say in char creations, it is fine as long as it does not interfere with gameplay. Maybe to have a limited “starting” backgrounds to chose from but still with random traits and equipment would be fine, but if the players are able to chose not only the backgrounds but the traits aswell, that is far beyond the acceptable. There would be absolutely no reason whatsoever not to chose the most powerful ones.
The unexpected surprise is a very fine characteristic of the game, that comes from the very start. Again, it is not a hero saga, but a dark age mercenary game where the money rules over the ethics.
Anyway time to get lost in the work.
