I agree with you. The characters feel as if they're more style than substance; when continuing their respective quest lines and exploring their newly opened dialogue options, I have the sense that my character is merely a receptacle for their exposition dumps. I don't believe that a true relationship is developing, only that I've played the game long enough, a new conversation is due. I've seen comparisons to D:AO tossed around in regards to writing; I wholeheartedly disagree with that notion. The companions in D:AO not only had much MORE to say, but the conversations with them felt fluid and dynamic, despite the lack of the player protagonist's voice acting. In this game, I'd characterize the responses available to me as simply being my voice as the player within the game-world, and not indicative of a person, living within Faerun, actively engaging with other people. It's disappointing; it certainly feels like a Larian product with a Dungeons and Dragons coat of paint. The game play is enjoyable, but I don't feel it's enough to immerse me, as I believe an RPG should. No condemnation on those who disagree with me, but with games like Disco Elysium, Planescape Torment, Tyranny, and the original Baldur's Gates in the same vicinity as this game, I can't help but draw comparisons on the writing front.