Since I'm not really excited about the initial companions chances are very, very high I will do at least 2 custom characters. Back when the game was announced (and we knew nothing about Jaheira and Minsk coming back) I was intending to do the child of the BG1 & 2 human character and Viconia De'Vir to have a half-drow paladin (with that heritage there has to be some divine power in there) struggling in the world his/her parents shaped and the baggage that comes along - that one would be role played based off what the game gives and the second would have been a multiclassed ranger companion who would be played based off my own choices, not actually being eager to be the center of the story, but instead help his friend find his/her own path in life.
There are a few companions that might make the cut and have me take them along, but I seriously doubt I will bother with the ticking timebomb (I hate his game mechanic) and the vampire. The gith most like will be left behind at the first chance as well. Others will be dealt based on roleplay and story development. Worst (or maybe best) case I do a completely custom party and have fun role playing them with their quirks and goals.
