starting SoA...

[DavidL]

I decided to go straight to SoA instead of through ToSC. I wanted to know if there is a good reason to keep Jaheira. I assume I can import all BG characters into BGII. Jaheira was my weakest link. she did some fighting but was really more of a walking hospital. Shes severely limited in weapons as a Druid, and her spells are pretty weak, too. as a multi class, she advances slowly. I thought of getting rid of her. Would you suggest keeping her when I start the game, and why?

If not, what are my early options of NPC's and which did you like using?

I'm sorry but..
only Minsc, Jaheira, Edwin, Viconia and Imoen are gonna be in SoA
Which i really dislike as I rewally liked Kivan


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OMG I have no Arms
Wait I don't have a body either
But i DO have a Desert Eagle

[Zoltan]

My main character is a fighter and my party is

1-Nalia:Best good-aligned mage in game specially with her short bow and thievery skills but I like her for her sexy skirt. But if your main character is a mage, take Keldorn or Valygar for Nalia.
2-Anomen:Great good-aligned cleric, he's a dual class so he advances level fast and he can be GM in hammer,mace,flail. Also his STR is 18/52. Very though for a cleric.
3-Minsc: I like him, he's funny and though, also he is specialized in dual wielding and more over he can be master in dual wielding.
4-Jan:Great thief with his special items and skills and also he makes you LOL

As 5th character you can have Jaheira or Aerie. I picked Aerie because she's so cute and her romance is very enjoying also she's a good spellcaster with her spell quantity. But her HP is low and she's weak in melee but I use her in ranged combat.

For Jaheira, she's got a romance also and her INSECT PLAGUE spell is wonderful. If you want a druid in your party and also fighting abilities she can be a good choice. Give her a girdle of hill giant strength and she will be a good fighter.

[Accord]

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Actually....you DON'T get to import your NPCs from BG to BG2:SoA. However, in the beginning of BG2:SoA you will be given the option to have Imoen, Minsc, and/or Jaheria joining your party. As for Jaheria, she is one of the better NPCs in the game as druid's higher level spells are pretty powerful, in addition being a fighter/druid she can both tank and cast spells (her stats are decent relative to other NPCs). So I would suggest you to reconsider at the start of BG2:SoA, especially since this is the first time you play it.

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Long live H22A1!!!!!

[TrueBuckeye]

I like Jaheria...she has two spells that I live off of, insect plague and summong fire elemental. She also can raise dead, which I have found all too useful.