Haven't really picked a party. That sort of seems restrictive for your PC I think. Malik can add to any party make up, that's sort of his point. Better to see what you bring to the table over what you don't.
P.S. In my experience it's pointless to guess the DM choices. Just like everyone, they have their own taste, only someone who knows the DM will have a good chance of guessing their picks. Even then he may change his mind because you made the presumption. All DMs got a little evil in them. ;D