And there should be a couple of "hidden" factions that you didnt know existed, but suddenly they are in one of your games

I think you've earned a few cards.  And I agree, simple feature that is basic and expected in a game like this.

(like next/previous unit, edge scrolling, hotkeys and the esc button closing menus? )

But yeah, agreed. Would like to see this.

I agree.  Gal Civ 2 even had random personalities as a choice... Dare we propose random faction traits on our random opponents?

I think you might need to specify what you are asking for here. The opponents are already supposed to be random (that portion just isn't programmed in yet). I presume what you are asking for is the option to 'add new players' using a 'random' selection button, which is slightly different than just having random opponents.

In order to clarify:

Do you want random opponents using the suggested # of players (already planned)

or

Do you want to make players in the custom menu with the 'random' option

..Don't answer 'both' >.>

This one. I didn't know it was planned, hope it gets in before release.