I myself play kensai/thief for the backstabbing and laying traps, so I have no slots left for find traps and open locks (and the totally useless 'detect illussions'). If you want Yoshimo to find traps and open locks, I suggest you take Jan. Jan can pickpocket everyone, detects illussion AND is better than Yoshimo in find traps and open locks, besides he is a "0.5 mage". He is not worth much in combat though, but his little magic helps some (not much, but some).
Anyway, my point is that, 2 thieves are not (necessary) 2 too many.
If you get Keldorn the bracers of dexterity, and the Holy avenger, he will be a really good tank. Valygar is also good with his stealth, backstab and Celestial fury. As usual it all depends on how you play the game.
I too believe that you have to have a good mage, Edwin, Nalia (or Imoen). Kick Aerie out of the party. Hmmm, then you need a cleric (who can turn undead). I think Keldorn can do that.
What you should do if you follow MY advice:
replace Aerie with Keldorn (good dispel magic spells [and some immunities I think] )
replace Yoshimo with Jan (pickpocketing really makes the game easier)
replace Valygar with Edwin (can cast 9th level spells) or Nalia (can only cast 8th level spell at most, but can use short bow and thieves armor)
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