I know this has been raised before, but I was thinking that since a lot of people have played through the game several times now, it might be interesting to vote on the best (top 5)and worst NPCs. And then at the ebginning of next week we can count the votes and the lucky winner can be awarded the De'Arnise hold, while the loser can be fed to whichever dragon is still alive
So my votes:
1) Minsc. And Boo too! He's not the best fighter, but he's the most fun to have around. He has several speeches which crack me up. I particularly remember one where he talks about getting rid of evil so that he doesn't have to worry about tracking bloody footprints on his clean white tiles. Or something to that effect.
2) Keldorn. Much less funny, but useful with his powerful dispel magic, true sight, and ability to use Carsomyr. And he's got dignity.
3) Viconia. Can be amusing, and that magic resisitance is priceless.
4) Imoen. A decent thief and a very useful mage. shame she doesn't have any interesting scripting.
5) Probably Jaheira, annoying though she is. she does have an excellent sidequest (all that harpers nonsense) which keeps on going through most of the game
For evil-doers I guess Korgan and Edwin would come in. I've not used them much.
And now for the number 16 slot... Worst of the rest...
My vote is for Haer Dalis. Two reasons. He's crap, and he boasts about being the second best swordsman on the prime material plane (after Drizzt). Seriously. I just wanted to set Minsc or Keldorn on him there and then. arrogant sod.
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