Huzzah! Rath vs. Baldur's Gate 1

[Rath Darkblade]

So ... I thought I'd start a new thread for my Baldur's Gate 1 ramblings and other things. If this is not the right place, please feel free to move this thread to where-ever it has to go.

I am playing BG1 for the first time, and quite enjoying it. Sure, the graphics are primitive, but I expected as much. The story is pretty interesting ... so far. I have arrived at the inn I was seeking, after Gorion was attacked and killed, and I met the people I was supposed to meet (Jaheira and Khalid, I think). I also met the two "evil" characters (Montaron, IIRC, and his evil necromancer friend). Then we journeyed south, and met another wizard, who I rescued from the wizards of Thay.

This is where I am stuck. I'd like her to join my party, but that makes 7 characters, and I only have room for 6. (Yes, I also recruited my "good friend" - apparently - the rogue from the inn. Oneia or whatever-her-name is).

So here's my question: who should I take with me? If I dismiss either Jaheira or Khalid, the other one goes too. If I dismiss either Montaron or his necromancer friend, they both go. So ... what should I do? I'm confused.

Thanks!

[Tawmis]

So here's my question: who should I take with me? If I dismiss either Jaheira or Khalid, the other one goes too. If I dismiss either Montaron or his necromancer friend, they both go. So ... what should I do? I'm confused.

You must do what you feel is right, of course.
- Obi Wan

[Rath Darkblade]

Sorry, but that doesn't help at all. :-\ I'm completely new to BG1, and I've no idea who to take along or what happens to the others.

If I leave some of them behind, and think later that I need to recruit them again, where do I find them?

Also, the two "evil" characters (Montaron and his necromancer friend) wanted me to take them to some city in the south. That's the same place that the two friends that Gorion (my late mentor asked me to find) also want to go to. So who should I leave behind? I'm very confused.

Can you expand on your answer, please?

[Tawmis]

I can't recall if ye can pick up people you let go somewhere.
I played the game, several times, just to do the many different possibilities.

Just do what sounds interesting to you.