[Ziggurat]

I used a fighter once. Never bothered since. A rogue or a Lord/Valk is close enough with more other skills thrown in as a bonus.

I agree with the strategy of keeping a full party until you solve the game once or twice, it is easy to forget how hard it is.

My current party:

Felpur Samurai M
Lizardman Valkyrie F
Mook Gadgeteer M
Elf? Psionic M

Now at lev 10 in Trynton. Starting to get easier since have all major protections except Elemental Shield. Gadgie is weakest by far.