What I want to see:
>Older set of characters, possibly in a work environment, going for drinks, smokes, karaoke after work
>Party members actually acknowledging that you spend time with and/or are dating one of the other members
>paty members can date other members or cast members outside of the party
>Ditch the whole "I'm on vacation for a year for some retarded reason" thing
>Make social links/confidants more than just telling the person what they want to hear
>have more time to spend outside of dungeons