[Klorox]

I'm a huge believer in multiclassed and dual-classed characters. I love being multi-talented, and having a choice between strongholds is really cool. The multiple HLA pools is awesome as well.

I'm also a big fan of a 4 character group. I think it's easier to manage, and I enjoy the faster rate of gaining XP (which helps with the multiclassed characters too!).

That being said, what type of character best fits in with this party?:

Jaheira
Jan
Aerie

Of this group, Jaheira is the only character in this group who can fight in melee effectively. So, obvoiusly my protagonist has got to be character who can tank when needed.

My options are as follows:

Cleric/Ranger: Great tank, but there might be too much divine magic in this group then. I'll also miss out on useing some awesome weapons if I use a Cleric as my protagonist (I mean, do I really want Jan using Celestial Fury?).

Fighter/Mage: Pretty cool. I'm not a huge fan of arcane magic either, but I'd rather have more too much arcane than too much divine.

Fighter/Illusionist: Same as above, but with better saves, a less buggy romance, and an extra spell per level.

Fighter/Thief: Best set of HLAs in the game, IMHO. Might be kind of redundant with Jan in the party, but this is a very powerful character. I do worry about tanking power, since he won't be wearing great armor, and doesn't have stoneskin or ironskin to protect him (as do the other characters). If you choose this option, please give a suggestion on race, since there are so many different great options.

Fighter/Mage/Thief: This is a legit option since I'll have only four party members. While Jan would initially specialize in locks and traps, this character could specialize in stealthy operations.

Fighter/Mage/Cleric: Too much divine still, and I don't dig the weapon restrictions I detailed above. Plus, there's only one Robe of Vecna, and Aerie deserves it!


If you have another suggestion, I'd love to hear it. I also welcome all constructive criticism. TIA

[ 07-05-2006, 11:18 AM: Message edited by: Klorox ]