Why do indies suck at making characters/mascots?

[Xen]

SegataSanshiro said:

Xen said:

If Xenogears is garbage now, what is an example of a good story in your eyes?

Few recent examples. Nier,Yakuza 0 ,Nier Automata.

Try older I am not playing many recent games (though, each and every one of those three, I am interested in/getting)