How to make useless NPC's useful

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There is an NPC warrior with a connection to the Flaming Fist. She isn't found in the city however. Shar-Teel is the daughter of Angelo. Having her in the party when the Flaming Fist are trying to capture you can help facilitate your release.

 

I've used Tiax as my front-line warrior, no problem once he is kitted out for the job. And if you are scouting ahead for traps then he's a lot tougher than a regular thief if something nasty is lurking around the corner. Plus Sanctuary too.

But the simple truth is that in BG1 if you can use a bow or a wand then there are plenty of ways to dish out some damage.

 

Ain't that the truth. It's because of that that many of my parties don't use a mage at all. A bard can use both wands and bows, and has enough spells to fill in the holes. Even Garrick can be useful ones you give him a point in bows and give him a decent long bow (like the one from the bandit camp).

 

Garrick is actually a solid character - which empacise the whole problem: Why on earth would you wanna pick one of the "later NPC"? From a roleplaying position - it might work. For the powergamer - maybe Coran (just maybe). BG is all about archery so melee warriors just don't cut it. Tiax might work but... Who are you gonna drop (if you have a standard party of six). Yeslick? Same problem there. So from a roleplaying perspective - go for it! Otherwise... don't. And if you are adding some of the late NPC:S you will need to give them some great equipment since they don't bring any...