I've been left in charge of putting together a party for my group's next RTL campaign starting in a week. I have always played Overlord, but now I am stepping into Hero shoes as another member of the group gets to try his hand at villainy. As I normally don't take interest in the hero choices until the party is assembled, so as to best counteract them with my avatar choice, I need some advice on what party to build out of the hero draws I have.
Possible tanks: Varikas the Dead, One Fist, Lord Hawthorne, Laughin Buldar
Possible rangers: Grey Ker, Vyrah the Falconer, Tetherys, Ronan of the Wild
Possible mages: Runewitch Astarra, Landrec the Wise, Battlemage Jaes
Possible runner/utility: Runewitch Astarra, One Fist, Ronan of the Wild
I discounted Red Scorpion as I think she's pretty worthless in any role. What party would you build and which opening skills would you be hoping to see?