I restarted as a level 17 mage, and whe I got her back, she was level 13. Not shabby. Personal opinion, I'd NEVER do a game w/o Imoen. After all, she IS your sister. Though in TOB I have left her in the Plane for some battles, e.g. those darn demons in watcher's keep. Sorry, but when I role play, I really role play,