Don't forget Branwen. I would personally rather have her (equipped with a +2 hammer, sling and shield) than Kivan. She is a good secondary healer, while he isnt, and also can be used as a tank in a pinch. If for some reason you lose Minsc/Boo then Kivan may be a substitute. If you need some magic power The Bard Garrick can learn some spells and be your ID man. He can also use wands.
Garrick however is isnt much of a mage - in my opinion the best way to have mage power is to make the main character one from the beginning.
My daughter is playing through as an elven multiclass. She has developed good thieving skills but as a mage she is little better than a bard.
bow to the meow
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