Ardenas Barehand:
Of course, the down side of taking path #5 (from discussion above) is having to build two characters, one of which is either from a henchman template or shaved down to 75% value from a full template.
I think the Ally is done, aside from equipment. Not very happy with the main character, going to take another pass with a different template. Might try a Druid with a Clerical lens, or vice versa (the god involved is, um, rather primitive).
Down side? That is one of the fun parts of GURPs! Wait, who let the munchkin in me out....
Also considering an Ally for healing. May have to be for Gareth, though, as I am not sure if anyone else will want to heal him...he does not seem popular for the clerical types for some reason! Is there a God of Fire who supports Necromancy?