Quote Originally Posted by Psyren View Post

Note that you need to pick those four before the point of no return (i.e. the boat). It's pretty clearly signposted but still.

To maximize your endgame options, I recommend
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Gale and Karlach be on the list. In addition, Halsin and Jaheira can help out even if they're not in the party, so I recommend not taking them.
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Worm Club members only, got it.

Currently thinking Karlach (love interest). Gale (so I have a caster), and Minsc (Minsc is always fun and I've barely used him)