I once played all the way through BG1 and SOA with a Cleric/Ranger and Imoen (Thief dualled to Mage), and I added Sarevok in TOB. I think my Three Bhaalspawn were every bit as awesome as The Five (despite the jealous taunts of The Five, who were chopped into foe-shaped chunky bits when I was finished with them).
I don't know if single-class Mages get enough credit (which is basically how I play Imoen when she isn't picking a lock or providing ranged support)). They can't memorize as many spells as Edwin or cast as many spells per day as a Sorcerer, but they can wear the Amulet of Power and learn any spell in the game. Otherwise, what's the difference?
Single-class Fighters are also killing machines, especially when they're equipped with a weapon like the Ravager and when they can inflict Deathbringer Assault.
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Originally Posted by Coot  A Blade, Jester and Skald would be interesting. In between fights they could play Idols. |
A party like that seems viable. I'm not sure how they would handle Ascension, though (or nearly impossible encounters like Eclipse).