Guys i've dm-ing this AP now for about a year and i really enjoy it. The group has just finished EABWK.
But first i need to clarify one and another. My group and i have been playing D&D for more then 25 years, so all are really experienced players. We started advanced dungeons and dragons 2nd edition and although we've skipped 4th edition are now playing 5th. This AP we're playing pathfinder.
The players know all the rules and know how to make the most of it. For this reason I keep them about one level lower then the recommended levels in the AP. We have a group of 8 guys, so 7 pc's. If all are there i have a serious problem because then the party is simply to strong. So if that is the case I just add monsters.
All the pc's are halflings and that is hilarious. They won't be taking seriously, they are regularly treated as children, they love good food and the roleplaying is fantastic.
We've got a wizard, who calls himself archmage from the start. A priest from Lathander, who knows he is destined for great deeds and calls himself "chosen" from Lathander. A paladin wiht a deadwish, a bard who seldom smiles and has used a hook as weapon and is now being called the party's hooker. A barbarian who for no particular reason is sure that he is the king and of course the groups leader. Nobody listens to him, thats for sure. Then there is the monk who tries to see the balance in just about everyting. And not to forget the incredible druid. He is seldom there to play, but damm he is powerfull.