I will start with a paladin and try to pick companions I think is fun to have in the group and not necessarily to cover most bases.
I mean, these two things are one and the same for me. Variety is what makes the game fun.
If it was strictly from an utilitarian viewpoint I'm confident I could probably stomp this game no matter what party composition I'd use, even four characters of the same class.
In the same way I want to mod the game to use a larger party (if it will made viable) because I simply think it will be more fun, not out need.
I'm also confident that I would be able to beat this game even with 3 characters. Or two. Maybe even solo if I try hard enough to leverage everything I can get.
