As I'm sure you know, Nalia isn't *quite* so whiny and bratty in ToB. I think that it's only right to keep Viconia if you really want to leave the world a better place; redeeming her and whatnot would certainly make the PC remembered. Jahiera I like only because I think she's funny, though I can see why she would get on your nerves. SO... I'm going to have to say leave Nalia, only because of what Dragonbreath and Zarr said, that you already have a dualclassed thief/mage.. It wouldn't be fair to Viconia or Jahiera to dump them, who you've known since BG1, for Nalia.
If you're looking for less bickering in the party, leave Viconia.. I don't understand why Jahiera and Viconia fight, because it seems to me Viconia at least grudgingly respects Jahiera. AND... "Truth be told, I would not mind traveling with Viconia." But Aerie hates Viconia just because she's drow, thus provoking Viconia to be cruel to her. Mazzy doesn't like Viconia, either. Jahiera is a bit condecending... condescending... Al Gore-ish towards Aerie, as Aerie's naivete clashes with Jahiera's worldliness, especially given Jahiera's recent loss of Khalid.
A big factor in this decision has got to be voice. I like Jahiera's and Viconia's voices, and could stand to listen to them the entire game. Nalia's voice isn't as appealing to me.
If I was the PC and I had to choose, I would pick Jahiera and Viconia, simply because they've been around and I would value their input.. even though these two in particular can be just a liiiitle bit biased in their opinions.
Viconia's rudeness can be refreshing. Since my party is almost always polite and such, to see Viconia make comments that even I would make at times is nice. Ultimately, though, it all boils down to who you like best. Let us know who you decide on, ok?
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