Fighter dualed thief Vicoinia Dorn Edwin(a) (Edwin usually gets the sex change belt since I prefer a gender balanced party and I like my casters to be girls and his nether scroll in bg2 sugests that he is gender confused anyways)
Each group is gender-balanced and covers all the relevant bases. (I'd be tempted to substitute Xan for Yeslick in the 'Goodie Gang' and replace the Cavalier PC with a Cleric/Ranger. Also, Shar-Teel could take the place of Safana in the 'Dark Side' crew, and actually would be a stronger character overall. I just like Safana more.)
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Dorn
Edwin
Faldorn
Quayle
Montaron
Kagain
Not even mentioning the Shadow Druid and an arrogant Red Wizard of Thay.
Imoen (dual at level 5) (short bow)
Jaheira (daggers, possibly sling)
Yeslick (mace/sling)
Yes, you miss out on some of the best equipment this way, but I just don't care. 3/4 can get an insane AC. 3/4 can heal.
Vicoinia
Dorn
Edwin(a) (Edwin usually gets the sex change belt since I prefer a gender balanced party and I like my casters to be girls and his nether scroll in bg2 sugests that he is gender confused anyways)
Sorcerer
Sorcerer
Sorcerer
The Goodie Gang:
1. Cavalier [female]
2. Imoen (thief -> mage)
3. Yeslick
4. Rasaad (for the challenge and personality)
The Grey Avengers:
1. Avenger [male]
2. Imoen (thief -> mage)
3. Neera
4. Dorn
The Dark Side crew:
1. Dragon Disciple [male] (with ferret familiar for pick-pocketing)
2. Viconia
3. Dorn
4. Safana
Each group is gender-balanced and covers all the relevant bases. (I'd be tempted to substitute Xan for Yeslick in the 'Goodie Gang' and replace the Cavalier PC with a Cleric/Ranger. Also, Shar-Teel could take the place of Safana in the 'Dark Side' crew, and actually would be a stronger character overall. I just like Safana more.)