I think the truth is somewhere in the middle. Level shouldn’t be a strict indicator of what kind of character we are dealing with. Though we can all agree that there’re some limits to this as well. Khalid & Jaheira is a good example. They’re low level because of balancing purposes...
enemies when soloing (depite leveling faster, there are many situations in BG2 that even with a full party, I'm sometimes missing some key abilities that would help a lot or be needed, sorcerers grow in power but might struggle vs magic immunities or only have sword summons ...
11 But then Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers—the magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same thing by their occult practices. 12 Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed their staffs. 13 However, Pharaoh’s...
11 Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. 12 For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. 13 And he hardened Pharaoh's heart...
11 But Pharaoh also (HQ)called the wise men and (HR)the [aj]sorcerers; so the magicians of Egypt, they also (HS)did in like manner with their [ak]enchantments. 12 For every man threw down his rod, and they became serpents. But Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods. 13 And Phar...