Nalia is a great spell caster but she can't pick a lock for sh*t. I found Aerie more valuable for a number of reasons;
1) Romance Thread. More interaction and dialogue which adds to the depth of the game.
2) Cleric/Mage ( twice the fun! )
3) Strong Lore. She can identify many basic magic items without an identify spell.
If you need a thief don't count on Nalia. She can find traps ok but don't count on her to disarm them.
**Spoiler**
This time around I am going to dump her when I get Imoen back. Imoen is a MUCH better thief and a decent mage as well.
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