I know, I know, it's different for everyone but what I like to do is create a "standard" party of 6, so I can get a taste of what the game is like outside the townwalls and reading in the manual.
Perhaps I'm too much of a perfectionist because I keep reading it trying to figure out what is THE best possible clan/role/gender combination

And then when I'm at the Inn generating chars I keep forgetting what class needs what and start doubting my plans... hehe, I guess I need a little break and chill out or something
But if anyone has a good tip on how to create a quick party to get a feel of the actual gameplay, I'm all ears. When I get a hang of the controls and other funtions (for some reason I find them not so easy...) I'll start anew and most likely make a totally new party with new characters.
Snoekie.