I'm trying to make a group that makes sense roleplaying wise, but is also balanced and pack a powerful punch.

Here's my idea:

Protagonist: Klorox Hillcleaver. He'll be a Fighter/Cleric of Moradin (no kit or anything, that's just the deity he'd worship). I actually played through BGI with the same character, but the files are long gone, and I'm going to have to restart him.

Jaheira: She was with me in BGI. Druid spells are good.

Minsc: Also made the trip with me in BGI. I've used SK to change him into a Berserker. Just seems to make more sense to me.

Imoen: She's just got to come along. She was there with me in BGI, and she's a major driving force in the plot. There's no way a roleplayer would leave his "little sister" behind.

Now here's where it gets tough. I'd like to play with a full party, but I'm not dead-set on who to include.

I'm thinking:

Keldorn: He can weild Carsomyr, he's a good tank even before I get the sword, and he'd get along with my Lawful Good Cleric/Fighter.

Jan: I need a backup mage, and I need a thief. Plus, I find him very funny, and Gnomes are alright. Sure, his Chaotic Neutral attitudes might not be perfect for this good party (don't get me started on Jaheira -- she's definitely "good"), but the party could use some comic relief, and a loose cannon is pretty cool to have in there. Besides, Klorox doesn't need to go developing a Napolean complex or anything!

looking good and very balanced. the problem with keldron is that he will pick a fight with any evil character literally which sucks.

I think you mean there is no way that a person roleplaying a good character would leave her behind. My character can easily justify leaving the sniviling piece of baggage behind to fend for herself :D

obviously all very nicely balanced

jan's pretty much the only thief unless you race for imoen i suppose and for a party of six people two mages are good so he's a keeper i think

as you already have 4 spellcasters (for true sight and takign down protections) and you've made minsc a fighter from ranger and you have three solid tanks already i'm going to suggest Valgyar - you haven't got anyone else that's consistently useful in stealth - just as something to think about anyway . . .

<font color=plum>There is nothing wrong with adding Jan to a "good" party. He provides good magic and thieving skills, as well as some comic relief (which any good group needs now and then). I think he would be an excellent choice.
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Thanks everybody.

Shouldn't be much of a problem, considering my party's composition. ;)

Looks good to me. Kel and Jan won't exactly like each other, but neither's arrogant/hateful/just plain dumb enough to pick a fight. I'd recommend dropping Minsc for Mazzy (backup tank and ranged weapon support), but judging by your comments, you like him as much as I do. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I had thought of that, and agree that Mazzy might end up being more powerful and a better fit for this party (the debate is questionable since Minsc is a Berserker for me, not a Ranger), but I:

A) wanted to keep guys who helped me out in BGI with me.

B) think he's funny as anything, and I'm looking forward to his new comments included in the recently downloaded Banter Pack. [img]smile.gif[/img]