I wouldn't say they're prejudiced as much as focused on what would sell and what wouldn't.

You have to remember that at the time, RPG's (there's exceptions of course) didn't have a whole lot of customization, characters basically had one function, this is a time coming off of the heels of Final Fantasy IV. If you look at FFVI it was the same way, except they stepped it up a little bit with customization with 2-accessories/equipping espers.