I think there's a problem with using shadow keeper to change some things about NPC's. I didn't like Keldorn's kit... so I used SK to change it and then he couldn't use Keldorn-only equipment.

On the other hand... I think there is a mod that you can use to change someone's alignment.... so maybe that could be used to convert a failed-test Anomen into a pure evil character while not losing his Anomen specific items ? Of course... maybe you think the Family Shield sucks and you dont want it anyway

You can also consider adding Haer'Dalis. IIRC he's chaotic neutral and shouldn't have a problem playing well with an evil party. Besides, a Blade makes a nice compliment to Korgan, and also can support you and Edwin will additional spells. Finally, you don't need to download any additional mods to get his NPC, so he would be my recommendation.

Yes, Haer'Dalis is chaotic evil.

What alignment does Anomen become if he fails his test? I've never had him fail it.

Anomen becomes chaotic nuetral and hd is chaotic nuetral too. At the mo i don't have edwin yet so i have jaheira and valy (sphere=stronghold, hopefully).

If you have ToB there is a certain person who is an excellent tank.

I was trying to find someone to bridge the gap until then. By the looks of it, once i get edwin i will be rotating pos6. The plan looks to be get the 5 settled members (edwin is taking longer because i need money for better equipment to face rayic's big dudes), take 'mo to a certain place, return with someone else, pick tuther dude up in tob.

Actually, consider your current 5 members (the evil ones plus Jan) as your "staple" party, and just rotate the 6th member as you need them. What's more evil than adding a goody-two-shoes and using them until they become expendible, then doing them in. For inspiration, see Six's I'm still a naughty boy thread. Especially good if you sacrifice them at a certain point near the end of the game (I know you've been through the game, but I won't spoil for those who don't know...).

I got Valen after Edwin. And Edwin actually doesn't mind joining Bodhi, Korgan and Viconia recommend it : P And Jaheira just says Meh. ;)

I only got to ch6!

Oh, I didn't know that! But still, good advice for an evil party is to "use" people in that 6th slot, then "get rid" of them when you don't need them any more. You can get pretty creative in getting rid of them, if you wish. That way you won't feel bad getting rid of your stooge right before the final fight in the game (or during the fight, if need be), then picking up the ToB NPC when you get there. However, just a hint, you'll find an excuse before the final battle to do in that goody-two-shoes to save yourself some grief... ;)