Yeah, the IWD games are quite linear in their plotlines. It's pretty much a straight-ahead slog, with no option to go on your own to anywhere.
FYI, if you dump an experienced character and create a newbie to take its place, you could (if you wanted to) use the cheat console to give the new char enough experience to be up with the rest of the party.
As to a new group, I've always favored the two tanks, one rogue, one cleric, 2 sorcerers arrangement. I've also found 3 tanks (no rogue) also works, once you know your way around the game. I've never multiclassed, by the way. I like my classes straight up in computer RPG's.
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