I've enjoyed Jaheira so far - she seems right; still fierce, but softened a bit with age. Minsc is there, I guess - it would be a stronger, better story if Aerie were the one to rescue him. But I admit by the time I get to the city I've grown attached to the other party members. Even Lae'Zel who I thought would just be a generic warrior character I've come to like.
I disagree about Aerie, compared to Jaheira,she was kind of forgettable and I'm glad, she wasn't made a companion again.
No, I think, it was the right decision to go with the two iconic companions from the first two games. Even though, I'm not a big Minsc fan, I recognise, he has a big fanbase.
