what is the best combination of NPCs that you've used to make a party?

not just what works best... which is more ENTERTAINING and fun.

I know viconia and edwin talk alot and argue with your characters...

aerie is boring. anomen is boring and annoying.

who else??

Well, Aerie is ok, imo. She seems timid but she gets stuck into a fight as well as anyone!
Haer'Dalis is quite good fun - he flirts with Aerie, too.
Jan is good. Very useful indeed. And funny.
Mazzy is one of my favourites, good tank, great with a bow, I like her chat.
Keldorn is a great tank but a bit lacking in fun.
Minsc, of course, is a must!
Jaheira is a bit dull and sour, but too useful as a healer to drop, imo.
The ones I choose out of this lot depends on what class my main character is.

I don't much like the rest for any of my teams. I only take 'em along till I've done any quests they need to be in, then I ditch 'em.

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For sheer humor, I think Jan, Minsc, Edwin and Korgan offer the best chance. Most of the others are too earnest, grim, or driven. Jan in particular plays well off the rest.