I like seeing these. It is possible to make a good custom character in RDR2 but it does take some patience.
When creating a new character it can be worth trying the Randomize option until you get a good base to work from. Some people might find this tedious but I kind of enjoy looking over the possibilities. And while you might have to sift through a lot of random characters before you find one with potential, it's not nearly as time-consuming as, say, playing the slot machines in Dragon Quest 11, or finishing the RDR2 Gambling challenges...