@elminster - I'm fairly sure I did say "or". About the quarterstaff - yes, it's not bad, but I personally still don't like it and find the idea repulsing. @Gotural - the same with Single we… (View Post)

I'd rather get the Single Weapon proficiency for the nice -1 to AC + better criticals. However, it's your game and your character, do however you desire. BTW - you will get only 4 proficiency pips ti… (View Post)

Nice, good writing. The name - how about "Insufficiently dressed bunch"? (View Post)

I'd leave the long swords to the warriors and quarter-staves to the druids and use a Dagger (of Venom) or a Short Sword. BGEE - Dagger of Venom is hands down the best weapon for a Thief in BGEE, espe… (View Post)

In short: Assassin - Ranged Thief+occasional melee for backstab. Thievery points are low, so either focus on stealth+backstab or (better in BG1) shortbow/darts + venoms and traps. You'll need to drag… (View Post)