Viconia's my fav, but Branwen should have her place in the DLC.

[Planguy]

Viconia's backstory in Baldur's Gate 2 doesn't really fit with her joining the fight against Caelar Argent's crusade. Branwen doesn't get enough spotlight, too.

Heck, dump Safana and include Branwen. More viking ladies, I say!

[Eisenfell]

I really like Branwen , she has Energy , isn't a Goody 2shoes or a insulting ♥♥♥♥♥♥.

but i also like efficiency and even if Branwen has more Constitution shes just shy of getting any HP Bonus and Viconias 19 dex show with a sling (both scream for the Strength/belt or gloves)
and if that wasn't enough she comes with magic resistance , adding a single Potion makes her IMMUNE to bloody magic..also she is a Elf .... 90% immune to sleep/charm.

the Benefits just add up too much to not take Vicionia especially since 2.0 where you don't have to rush for her at LvL 1 so she wont come as lvl 6 with scripted abysmal HP rolls..

Getting both is easy Enough , one needs a 250g scroll the other to Murder some low level Gone which she handily knocks down TWICE herself...

[Dragoonlordz]

I plan on using Branwen in my current playthrough. I don't feel the need to always use the strongest or best in class, I prefer a more aligned morality group which meshes well with each other overall and Branwen better suits my current composition on both counts.

[D'amarr from Darshiva]

Originally posted by Eisenfell:

Getting both is easy Enough

Indeed. You can travel to Branwen's location immediately after meeting Imoen and pick her up early. A temple is on the way, too. And if necessary, fleeing from enemy reduces the risk.

If you wanted to do the same with Safana, her personal quest time limit can be annoying, and unless you have access to potions of invisibility or the invisibility spell, you may be in trouble with Safana complaining and leaving eventually.