+1 for Alfira as a companion. She is a perfect example of why I'd like a party of 6.
I thought party of four was weird to begin with. At least on my UI, there is room for a fifth person, which I would guess would occur if I summon a familiar (haven't cast that spell yet). It seems tied to the player hotkeys (F1 - F4), and it seems the other function keys are tied to other tasks.
