I think a fiveperson party would be more optimal personally
And I definitely think there needs to be more companions, there are rumors/talks about three more, but I think we need a few more than that... This may sound bizarre, but I would appreciate having AT LEAST ONE OF EACH CLASS.
I think that is a very simple like... stencil and aim. 12 companions, one of each class, so you dont feel pressured to play one of the remainder classes.
Im just going to throw that out there... Minsc and Boo, the comics have already explained why he is still around I think, so why not go for it you know? Get Travis Willingham to do the voice...
also make US a permanent companion, what class? hell if I know what class a brain dog is... I want my special them back, my special them is a very good dog okay!!! I want them back.
(DLC for Artificer companion)
