Character Creation, or Backstory Choosing?

[Teddiousbear]

I was curious of your ideas of having the player choose certain parts of the characters life prior to the fallout which could make some plot paths, better proficiency in certain skills etc... I know you can allocate skills in the beginning of the game, or the alpha at the least. So what's you take on this idea?

[maheusz]

Oooh, that would be nice! Like things in Arcanum, where chosing a profesion/background gives you a certain advantages and disadvantages.

It could also add to the flavor (personal quests, anyone?)