Interesting build, I'll give you that. I'm glad it's not another spammy build that solely relies on abusing AP-giving abilities and traits.
Very good report.
What talents did you choose? Where is it necessary to keep friendly NPCs alive? I played the EA a lot but cannot remember to be in such a need except perhaps for the Paladin (never was able to do it), so what do I miss?
Only fights I can think of are the elf at the beginning of Fort Joy and Gareth at Bracuss' armoury, but both of those NPCs are a bit better at taking care of themselves than Paladin Cork (I think that's his name) and you aren't as heavily outnumbered.
