Renee, what a nice stroll down Renee Lane! I do recall that it has to be a rainy night for you to create a new character. Perhaps the fact that you are in MD and I am in NV helps account for my low character count? Nah, I'm just mono-game-ous.
Wyrd, 900-1000?!? I can imagine a touch or two of frustration there since I know how much time and effort you put into creating each one, complete with story, unique mod list and custom home. I think you are right though; if they don't really speak to you by the time you finish the tutorial, they probably won't.