k I'm going to go through for a third time using NPC I havn't used before ie Evil ones I plan on being of the thieving persuation but not sure which type. Korgan, Edwin, and Viconia will join me who should I have to fill the other two remaining spots with. I am purely interested in opinion here who works bes with story lines etc.

Hmm, I'd also get Jaheira and Jan. If you don't want to backstab, I'd be a swashbuckler. Otherwise it's just up to you.