Why do indies suck at making characters/mascots?

[SegataSanshiro]

Xen said:

SegataSanshiro said:

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)

FFIV,FFVI,CT,Max Payne,Planscape,Grim Fandango,Silent Hill 2,Balders Gate 2,Duex Ex to name a few.