Yeah the killing off party members (or make them otherwise unavailable, since I suspect, in BG3 case, they will join the Absolute or betray you to other parties - Raphael, Cazador, Gith) is one reason, I want as many companions as possible in teh active group. I want to see more storylines, but I also have favorites (currently only one - Shadowheart, but I have high hopes for Karlach and Helia and then there would still be room to take one of the not so much liked companions with me).
"We are all stories in the end. Just make it a good one."
