Right now I am quick testing with Lae'zel, but haven't decided yet, just recruited Wyll and he was my initial lean, but the opening is alot more cringe than a Tav playthrough so I am still thinking.
Minthara is probably going to die this playthrough, I know there is a work around to not kill her and save the tieflings but that requires thought that a Barb waifu is unlikely to provide.