CD,
like you I tend to lurk.
I only use the bard sparingly - otherwise his name would quickly change to Grobnar Chokehold
My last party was
PC (human rogue/fighter/wizard/eldrich knight)
Khelgar
Elanee
Neeshka ------> later replaced by the cleric
Mystery fighter
Wellard
ta muchly. I'm good thanx - hope you are too.
Later in the game you'll find a warlock and (depending on whether Grobnar was in your party at certain times) another fighter