This is my 2nd party, this one completely custom-named and custom-made based off of characters from my Fantasy series.
Though the human warrior is the leader of this party (me), descendant of Arkh god of Justice and War, my head-dwarf is currently the brawn behind the brains
Clan of Aurea:Kryndor Stonecleaver,
Dwarven Axemaster, level 3, wielding 12 dam/9 fac handaxe (just had to trade in his sword for an axe haha, blacksmith boosted once), 3 def steel shield, 1 def Head scarf, and 17 def Splint Mail (Boosted @ blacksmith, only item I've found in a treasure chest)
Overall at 20 str, 3 int, 14 agi, 6 div, 18 con, 24/24 hp, 29 atk-fac, 35 def, 12 damage, and 3(5) movement, he is by far my greatest warrior, strongest attacker, and most well-defended, as a true Dwarven Axemaster should be!
Then, comes me, Ehndras Aurea, Human warrior, with 25 attack, 26 defense, 8 damage, 3 (5) movement and 23/23 hp, at 18 Str, 5 in, 15 agi, 3 div, and 18 con. Original store-bought scalemail and longsword all the way
Going to blacksmith 'em soon to make him on-par with Herr Stonecleaver once I get some cash.
Besides them, are Lysandra Brand the warrior mercenary I hired, Aryk Skyhammer my priest, Kialah Voidreach the Elven sling-thrower, and Solarion the Eagle, Elven longbowman.
My party is between levels 2 and 3, and nothing in the sewer is capable of even hitting us anymore, even groups of 8-9 creatures, and I can easily kill dark elves, goblins and skeletons now
Trust me, buying even cheap armor will save you ass.