One thing I find good about Minsc is that he is with you from the very beginning. He gets Exp straight off; I armed him with the Sword of Chaos, and he seemed to kick butt anywhere we went. He soon became an integral part of the party, able to use a longbow and a two-handed sword to great effect. He's a neat fighter!
Tancred
I'm a member of the Minsc Fan Club.