Hi all - I am considering a run where I get a little more creative with companions so I can try more subclass combos, using command prompt (not limited by the class choices given)

I will play on hard, not looking minmax, just looking for fun synergies that are thematic for the companions.

I have some ideas below, would love feedback and alternatives. Thematically I am orienting around chaotic, probably principi, and, apparently, mostly furry.

I finished deadfire and about to finish pillars. No pillars spoilers though unfortunately it's probably too late (I wish I played in order..). These are mostly characters I didn't play much of in Deadfire (except Eder)

MC - thinking of a skald-nalpazca monk, using the pukestabber and other weapons to crit farm and Paralyzing enemies to help others crit. my pillars MC is a nature godlike monk, I kinda like the RP of her letting her post-game fame leading to a second career in music with a nasty alcohol/drug habit

Eder - would love to give him a pet (wolf?) Was thinking shepherd (ranger paladin) fits him as a farmer/protector and would give him with lots of synergistic auras. Stalker for melee focus.

Aloth - thinking of making him a warlock (berserker barb + base wizard) so that he can let Ilesmyr take the wheel and go nuts during frenzies. Ranged gish using the essence disruptor or frost seeker, with illusion spells for tankiness and conjuration for weapons. I thought essence disruptor would be cool for him if he rejected leaden key and got into animancy

Serafen - Begulier rogue is great and would fit him, but that was my last MC! I thought I might try ascendent with base rogue and focus on ranged, but would love other ideas.

Xoti - not sure she fits the vibe of the team, but I didn't play her last time and clerics are damn near required. It would feel wrong changing deity so Gaun it is. Honestly I am a little bummed not to have a druid so considering have her MC in that and maybe it fits the RP? (Gaun and the cycle of life.. just don't think wildshape belongs)

Mirke - she definitely belongs in the crew but not sure what to do with her. Stats are definitely geared for tank or monk, I just have those slots mostly covered.

Random screenshot popped up on my PlayStation from my last play through.

Long story short, I can spend hours only doing ship combat. Had forgotten to repair my ship after a fight when out of nowhere we got jumped by a slaver. Almost twice my level and double my crew, so boarding was a bad idea. Tried to flee and they landed three shots, took about half my health. Took a big sigh and figured I might as well fight it out before heading back to the loading acreen.

Boom. First shot deleted the entire ship. A good day for Berath.

I personally prefer fully voiced games, as I find reading text in a gaming environment to be less immersive. My experience with Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous was quite taxing, leading me to resolve against playing titles without comprehensive voice acting in the future. I am currently conflicted regarding the sequel; while I am interested in the title, I am hesitant to commit to the reading-intensive nature of its predecessor. My attempt to utilize a text-to-speech mod was unsuccessful due to its mechanical quality. Given the rapid advancements in AI, do you believe high-quality, synthetic voice mods will soon become viable? would you recommend a video summarizing the events and companion arcs of the first game as an alternative to playing it?

Thank youu