A fighter class might be pretty hard to solo on your first try, especially through BG1(low saves+many disabling spellcasters=the classic head-banging-on-keyboard phenomenon). I played through with C/R, and it worked like a charm. He's able to hide(even in full plate, with a little cheesing), so you can get the bonus attack that comes from the attack, which can be very useful against spellcaster. Then theres the spellcasting ability(with druid AND cleric domain spells), out of which command, hold person and healing spells are the most useful.
tactics doesnt come with BGT, ascension does