Trying to figure out a party w/ NPCs I've hardly used before: Options

[Klorox]

Help me complete a balanced party here:

So far, I've got:

Viconia
Haer'Dalis
Cernd

In my "standard setup" that works for my style of play, I'd like to have 1 primary spellchucker, and 2 more tanks. I also need somebody to handle locks and traps. Another requirement is that I'd really like to romance Viccy (I've started that once, but never completed it), and I need the party to stay together (without mods), so inparty killing is OUT.

I figure Imoen fits in pretty well for the main mage and traps/locks person, which leaves me needing 2 tanks.

I could use any of the following to fit that role:

Minsc
Korgan
Vaygar
Mazzy (unconventional, but she works well in the role!)
Protagonist

I've never played a Wizard Slayer before, nor a Beastmaster. But I think a WS makes a better tank. I'm not dead-set on this though (as I love Berserkers). It's been a long time since I tried a single-classed Kensai too. Another interesting option is a Monk, which I've never tried past Chapter 3

Any and all suggestions here are welcome.
TIA

This post has been edited by Klorox: Dec 19 2007, 10:13 PM

[Klorox]

Thanks Sikret. Sounds dualling at level 10 (or even 15) won't do for me what I want.

I could go with a FMT, or bite the bullet and go with 5 or 6 NPCs.

Viconia
Cernd
Haer'Dalis

Those are my core. I need a Thief, another Mage, and some tanking power. Grrr!