this is not BG2, in that game the rules were followed and a npc you park at level 2 would still be only level 2 when you collect them again half a game later = you could easy hit the level cap by simply playing the game solo
this is more like Neverwinter nights 2 were only the main character matters = does all the talking and Shadowheart just gets the same experience as a gift every time you pick her to come back into your party... its apples and oranges
