I just started playing Deadfire and I get a real kick out of the dialogue. I especially like Edér's input. The various interactions that show approval or amusement are funny. I guess sometimes a bit on the nose and sometimes a bit overdone. I'm hoping some of my companions have a better poker face, but I really enjoy what I've seen so far. The funny Edér moments are truly well done and the voice actor does a great job. I'm kind of wondering if Edér and Aloth end up with that weird love triangle in two bodies like the first game, but I don't want to be spoiled. I'm still pretty early in the game right now. I only have five companions: Edér, Xoti, Aloth, some orlan cipher character, and this dwarven chanter.
I have a question, though. When I recruited the dwarf, the tutorial popped up to tell me he didn't get his own quests or some such. For my particular style, I think I'd rather have an enchanter than a cipher, but I don't want to miss dialogue or fun. What exactly is the difference if I switch in the dwarven chanter for one of the others? I'd hate to lose Aloth for sentimental reasons, but my main is a wizard already. I really should have multi-classed or alternate classed Aloth. Ugh.