My favorite "generic" team that I usually use till I get some combination of Agrias, Mustadio, and Beowulf in my final group setup..

Ramza (Squire)
Summoner (Golem/Bahamut overpowered, Sub Time Mage)
Ninja (with sub Steal. Gotta get those equips)
Samurai (Draw Out is the closest thing to the "special knights" skills as you can come imo. I like Sub Punch Art for Revive, or I'll give him item command)
Priest (with Sub Yin/Yang magic for some more status control)

Cant go wrong imo