This is a tough question. You've probably already started the game by the time I write this. Your character will depend on whether you've played other rpgs or not. If this is more or less your first rpg a normal fighter is the best choice. No fancy skills to worry about, can afford to make the occassional mistake and not die because he's tough and can use most items in the game. Until you learn the fine strategys you'll mostly just run into battle with everything. Might as well have a character who'll kick butt. Your npcs will mainly depend on personal preference. If you're a first timer you'll want lots of characters straight away and not have to worry about things like keeping your reputation low. Take all the characters you find in the first dungeon, they're all very good characters. Then probably get Anomen when you reach the copper coronet. He's very arrogant but you don't need to do anything to get him and he's a strong fighter and has healing powers. Good for a first timer. Then get Aerie for your mage. She's also a cleric so you get more healing. Edwin is a pure mage but you'll probably won't use much magic in your first game and anyway he's evil and won't work with a good party once your rep is up high.
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