During the last resting Aerie broke up with my char (*sniff*) and decided to leave the party, no matter what dialogue option I chose; Thus I'm left withouth a mage AND w/o a cleric since Nalia is still arrested (grrrr ;)) and Imoen captured... Is there a way to prevent her from leaving??

Hmmm. I think when she is on the verge of killing herself (one time when you rest) you tell Jaheira to shut up and Aerie to pull herself together. That worked for me.

I guess there must be a way, my Aerie never left, even though I picked Jaheira over her. I think you need someone in the group that will cheer her up...in mine Minsc made her his witch, cheered her a little...Haer'Dalis REALLY cheered her up...and so did Keldorn.

It seems, that someone with a good allignment. I have a Lawful Neutral that she says nothing to at all! Jahiera doesnt care... and of course i beleive Victoria doesnt like anyone with a good allignment.. tell me if im wrong here...