I have never said Aerie was the best NPC, in terms of power; but to call her 'sucky', 'weak', 'lousy', etc... ... is just plain wrong in my opinion.
With careful planning, she can contribute to the party a lot. Heh, heh... heck... she killed Dragons for me... ...
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If not a Sorcerer casting total oblivion, then a Paladin meting out justice. Otherwise, I think I will just be a bard and torture my enemies with, "My Heart Will Go On".
Platinium Sorcerer of ALSB,
Aerie
Loving
Sacred
Band! She's MeowRrrr, and more!
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Baldur's Gate Item Mart