Kensais, Beserkers, Wizard Slayers, Normal Fighters, Barbarians and Monks, all can get Nalia's Keep as their Stronghold. Take your pick.
I generally have 2 full-time fighters, one part-time tank and the other three are backrow casters/shooters. Your preference may vary.
Assuming you are playing as a good character and ignoring romance options... then we need to look at the options.
We have, for good characters...
Minsc, Anomen, Keldorn, Imoen, Nalia, Mazzy, Valgar, Aerie and that Bard.
For neutrals, we have...
Jaheira and Jan.
Now... I know Yoshimo is a Thief, and good-aligned to boot... but you do not get to keep him... so let us put in Jan.
Okay... who does Jan interact with? Minsc, Keldorn and Anomen suffer the worst from his ribs, and they are tank material. We want a Cleric, so Anomen seems to be a good choice. If you do not mind passing over Keldorn and his Holy Avenger, then I say go with Minsc, for the entertainment value.
Now... we want some Mages too. So far we have two slots empty. Imoen interaction with the party is noteworthy, and Aerie should be able to tide you over till you rescue Imoen. Also, Aerie will become Minsc's witch and is ribbed by Jan too.
Therefore... ...
You, fighter type
Anomen, cleric, support tank
Minsc, tank
Aerie, support caster/cleric
Imoen, main caster
Jan, thief, support caster
For a power-party though... ...
You, fighter type
Nalia, main caster
Jan, thief, support caster
Imoen, secondary caster
Keldorn, tank
Anomen, tank
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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
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Sacred
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