For NPC i recommemnd
Jan (good fighter)
Nalia (just to trade for Imoen)
Edwin (best mage in the game)
Anomen (nice fellow for fighting and clericing)
Valygar/Keldorn
Artimis is kinda ehm cheating
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The Legend Rikard T'Aranaxz
Master Necromancer
Clanmaster and Mental Father of the OHF