@DinsdalePiranha - I agree that Xan is playable and not hard to use, but a new player doesn't immediately think "Oh can't cast Fireball? I take Skull Trap then!" For Xan, you first need to … (View Post)

All the things Edwin and Xzar have going for them, it doesn't change the fact that they are evil and will leave a good party if the rep gets too high. I personally like to run with both and find it p… (View Post)

He won't leave if you go to Nashkell before doing his quest. You just shouldn't take too much time. I had him leave twice while being in the Gnoll Stronghold, basically 5 steps away from completing i… (View Post)

Evil human thief, please. Gender and romance doesn't matter, but there are enough elves and not enough evil NPCs. I'd also take Montaron any time; best with Xzar. It only takes a little change since … (View Post)

With your PC and Ajantis and Kivan, what exactly would you need Minsc for? I'd take Edwin because it takes a while longer until you have Imoen dualed to mage. As a third option, you could get Viconia… (View Post)