| I don't recommend playing a kensai/mage, you'll have equipment restrictions (no gauntlets of extraordinary specialisation for example) and the dualing period will be painful. A multiclass fighter/mage will be superior at the beginning and at the end. You'll still be able to cast high level spells at the highest casting level (it's capped at 20 in ToB) and get far more HLAs. I'd also consider a F/M/T multiclass in order to be able to make the second character a ranger/cleric without loosing the ability to pick locks. A sorcerer will also be more fun than a kensai/mage, very powerful, many have soloed one.
If you want a cleric/thief as second character make him multiclass because of the HLAs.
PS: Playing small parties or soloing can often be easier than playing a party of 6. |