JudasIscariot: Kinda confusing, to be honest :D
I think I'll need your "How to play Elminage for Dummies" tips again :D
First 3 character slots = Front row. Good for melee comabtants. Can try with Fighter (you can roll stats until you can get Lord, very good class), Valkyrie, Thief.
Other 3 slots = Back row. Good for casters. Can try with Mage, Alchemist, Bishop.
Make sure someone has Song of Healing (I have it on my Bishop) for more efficiency and use this song each round in combat while learning game.
Roll with this party and learn the game using it. There are various NPCs scattered in dungeons, which tell you about more deep game mechanics (like Innocent Gear and such).