1. I was currently in my 18-20

2. It says scholar can find his weakness, so that would help you (I personally had a BM, monk, Knight, and White mage and BARELY survived it, i was so relieved, my last save was 3 hours prior.)

3. You had GOT to have a person with white magic, some late BM is good, a good defence, good attack doesnt hurt, its pretty mych up to you.

4. Ionno, not really going for it

5.Cloud of Darkness? Dont know, dont tell me!

6. Not at all though some of the summons are pretty nifty.

7. Well, he was a soilder, and i made him my warrior/knight. but at the time you get all 4, they all start out the same! Make him a bard :P

GOOD LUCK!