>>307669
I don't understand the issue. Characters don't have to be likeable to bring things to a story, whether its in advancing the plot or in being interesting, funny, hot, etc. in their own right.
That being said, though, I think some gradual character development and/or karmic punishments are likely for both of them as this is long-form storytelling and having them be the same the whole time would be boring (especially with it being wg lit and their body changes inevitably affecting how they see themselves).
Though if you argued that the storytelling already is a bit boring, it's hard to disagree, personally.