Captain's Identity?

I'd like to play a female captain. I understand we might not even see ourselves, so maybe different customization may not matter that much, but it would be cool to pick what pronouns to be referred to and maybe a backstory if it figures into the plot at all. 

I don't remember if we discussed this before, but I like the option of doing a little bit of customizing if possible. Makes me feel more engaged in the game right from the start.