What's the best first playthrough experience?

[StenleyRoise]

I've been researching for a few hours on what the best origin story is for a first time player and if I even should play an origin story or just make a custom character and surround myself with the other origin heroes.

I initially decided to main Lohse and have Fane, Red Prince and Sebille as companions but after reading many reddit threads I just don't know what to do anymore.

Some people say playing as Fane or having him as a companion on a first playthrough reveals the whole story too quickly and should only be done on a second playthrough.

Others say Fane should be first on a beginner playthrough because he explains so much.

Lohse seems to be one of the most popular choices for a main.

This is far too confusing for a game I haven't even started playing properly yet!

Is there an ideal character combination for a first timer in this game? Thanks.

[Chaoslink]

Play what appeals to you the most. You'll be with these characters for something like 100 hours. Its better that you play the ones you like than "the best" so that you enjoy your time.

Just play what appeals to you. Repeated because its important. If you plan to play a second time, just use what learn the first time to answer these questions for yourself the second time through.

If you have any issues beyond just this, feel free to ask. There's a lot to learn in this game. Like how tanks and healers are not really important, instead favoring more independent builds. As an example...

[LukanGamer]

ya play what you feel is best for you, only you can decide what you find funnest etc...

[Qwesar]

Red Prince is a good first main too. He has a lot of tags that are more unique and he has the 1 pt in persuasion.

I am fan of sebille being in party. She has corpse eater ability that sort lets you see dead people's thoughts and unlocks a mix of random skills. Both I think are cool for a new player.

Other than that its more preference than anything. I tried having fane in my party but he kept dying or spent turns pretending to be dead, i felt he was a bit deadweight on my tactician party.

[Lethan]

Lohse is a fun ride. Opens stuff up in Act 4 not usually open. Do not use for big chats with Elves!
Fane explains... everything.
Red Prince gets you ambushed -- a ton. Kinda like adding a level of dif for some things.
Sebille opens and closes doors. Use with caution.
Ifan has funny scenes, but his plot bites him around certain people.
Beast is a RNG thing with Dwarves. Has least impact post act 2 until his special stuff.

[SenSx]

Ifan felt like the main protagonist to me...well maybe you got that feeling for every Origin character you choose as main ^^
But he's the basic human, I really enjoyed my first playthrough wiht him.

[Fenton]

Play what style you want and have fun with the companions they are great. Just experiment and you'll find the perfect meld.

[Zara]

I did my first, and so far only, play through as Fane, and...someone, don't recall, and I thought it was all fine. As others have said, do what you want. I personally believe that there are 4 interesting character, then there is Ifan and Beast, but of course I say that not having seen Ifan or Beast's personal stories.

[Plopp]

I went with Lohse main as my first playthrough and I have no regrets, honestly just pick whoever you like it's gonna be alright