The difference between specialised and grand master is so small you can practically ignore it. Just +2 to all saving throws is enough to justify being a paladin rather than a fighter.
Choosing character is more dependent on the NPC's you plan to include than anything else. If you're evil, anything goes. Except true mages; its almost pointless not to dualclass into a mage from Kensai, Assassin or Swashbuckler. (Assassin/mage: no spellcaster will live longer than realising your blade or arrow is in his back, and the poison is making his spellcasting impossible)
A skald at the back giving +4 to attack/damage to Korgan Jaheira and immunity the ugliest afflictions is definately worth it.
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