[andrewas]

In BG1, they would suck since their ac would be immense, but in BG2 they start at around about the point they begin to become worthwhile. they have trap finding, although not trap removal, are awesome in close combat, get massive resistances and go up levels quite quick.

It is even possible to solo with a monk, and doing this will probably end up with more money left over than you would think possible. no need to buy weapons, armour, spells, anything really.

the best good pure mage is nalia. (im not arguing over 5000XP in thief). if you want a better theif component, then imoen is good. (im also not crying over the time she spends absent).aerie is one of the most versatile NPCs you can have, since she can use both cleric and mage spells.

there are far to many mage/theives in this game, dont youthink? would be far better if their was only one, and say, a monk to replace them.