I've played BG a few times through, sticking with the more humanoid races and regular warrior classes. I decided I'd put together an IWD party that could take me through the whole game and get me acquainted with as many races/classes as possible, and was wondering if anyone could make suggestions.

So far, I've sketched out the following:

Half-Elf Cleric/Ranger
Halfling Fighter/Thief (for backstabbing/trapfinding)
Dwarf Fighter (tank)
Gnome Illusionist/Thief (IIRC that's a valid combination)
Human Bard OR Paladin

My dilemma here is that I don't know where an Elf would fit in, and I'm missing out on a Druid and either a Paladin or Bard. I had a druid during my last playthrough of IWD (which I didn't finish) and for a couple of levels he seemed like a god (around 7 or so IIRC), but became obsolete very quickly. I'd like to try again.

Any suggestions on changes to make to this party, or classes that aren't really important in IWD?