Gandalf as a Paladin?

[Sejs]

If you go with, oh, a Solar base and add class levels, I would definitely add Paladin. But if you decided to start out with character levels pure and simple, I would place him as a Cleric.

Who needs class levels - Solars cast spells as 20th level clerics in addition to their other abilities already. Trumpet Archons are similar, being 14th level clerics in addition to their other stuffs.

 

[Derulbaskul]

A disciple from Dawnforge with a custom spell-list.

 

[Kavyk]

I'd add class levels on the assumption that he must have learned <i>something</i> new in the 2000+ years that he's been in ME. But that's why I'dd add Paladin as opposed to Cleric, since he already has the casting ability.

Mystic Theurge really lacks the BAB that Gandalf demonstrates.

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

Maybe he's just a rogue with a really good Use Magic Device skill, and all his apparent magical powers come from the ring and his staff. It would explain the limited overt magic, as well as the powerlessness that results when a wizard's staff is broken.