I'm having trouble deciding which NPCs to use. I can't find a list or guide on the net to summarize the various choices. What recommendations can you make to help me out? I'm well into 2nd chapter. Thanks in advance, T of I

It really depends on your main character and your style of play.

If you are trying to keep with a good party, you will probably want to find Keldorn (Paladin), Anomen (fighter/Cleric), Aerie (cleric/mage), or Nalia (thief/Mage).

If you aren't worried about alignment, Korgan (fighter) and Viconia (cleric) are easy to find.

If you are a traditionalist, keep Minsc and Jaheira.

My suggestion is to try and balance your party with 2 fighter, a cleric, a mage, and a thief. You can add more, but this is the minimum I would play with.

The bottom line is all of the NPC's are valuable.

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Sorry about the ambiguity but it depends on how you want to act good vs
evil vs neutral. Do you like all of the classes available or due you hate one
or more classes for whatever reason. I tend to play neutral and like all classes (even though i did not play them all). I generally prefer straight class vs multi.
I played
Me F/M Primarily magic user. I just use the fighter apect for the hitpoints.
I also picked up
Imoen
Korgan
Jaheria
Minsc
Valygar
They were mu final party. The following came in and out a little just to keep six members.

But in response to your question. Be more specific and check older posts. There are a ton on this type of topic.
Yoshimo
Nalia

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Balance

You self
Minsc and (Boo)
Jaheira
Aerie
Keldorn
availeble for who ever you need at the moment


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Good/Evil/Neutral party should have:
Jaheria and Jan are highly recommended

In addition to Good party:
Minsc, Aerie, Nalia, Keldorn, Valygar

In addition to Evil party:
Viconia, Korgan, Edwin

Theif/mages like Imoen and Nalia are especially good since they can cast spells while using bows as range weapon.
Korgan is a must for evil parties, he ROCKS with axe.
Jaheria is a druid that can actually fight.
Valygar and Minsc are good at dual wielding katana and axe respectively.
Aerie and Jan are two in one package, but keep in mind her mage level is limited due to exp cap.
Viconia and Edwin are best in their class due to the PURE class nature, and they both have max on their primary attribute (Vic got WIS, Ed got INT).

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