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[PaleFox]

As was probably mentioned, the SMT games offer ridiculous amounts of customization and are worth a look. I'd recommend Nocturne, if you've got access to a ps2.

[Inanimate]

As was probably mentioned, the SMT games offer ridiculous amounts of customization and are worth a look. I'd recommend Nocturne, if you've got access to a ps2.

So many good games for PS2. I have to get one someday.

[Paul Eres]

this really depends by what is meant by customization -- i'd say the majority of rpgs allow customization in terms of which classes are on your party, either by creating the characters, by choosing which of a set of characters are on your party, or by class changing.

for instance, final fantasy 1 allowed you to select the classes in your party, unlike any other final fantasy game (unless you count class changing, in which case you'd also include ff5, ffx-2, and ff12). final fantasy legend series also let you make your party. same thing with dragon warrior 3 (unlike any other dragon warrior game, again unless you count class changing -- dragon quest 7 and above have class changing.) classic 'dungeon crawlers' also all allowed you to select your party make-up: bard's tale series, wizardry series, ultima series, etc. etc.

there are also a ton of games where characters are specific classes, but which characters join you depends on which you want to recruit -- star ocean 2, baldur's gate, etc. etc., all worked like that. it's pretty common. there's also those that have a large set of characters and which of those set are on your party at any particular time is up to you (suikoden, chrono trigger, final fantasy 6, etc. etc.)

so i'm really not sure what you mean by " I've been assembling a list, and it's... kinda small." -- i think there are probably more rpgs that let you customize your party than there are rpgs which don't.

[Inanimate]

so i'm really not sure what you mean by " I've been assembling a list, and it's... kinda small." -- i think there are probably more rpgs that let you customize your party than there are rpgs which don't.

I mean full-on customization. Being able to change name, class, race (if present)... selecting skills and applying stats is also awesome, too.

The examples given were chosen because they allowed you to name your characters, choose their class, etc.; also note that most start with a full party.

Old PC RPGs, Etrian Odyssey, those are the kinds of things I'm going for here. Full on customization.

[Contrary]

Call of Dutys 4-7

[Core Xii]

Dragon Age: Origins? You can't change your companions' physique or base class, though you can customize their equipment, skills and specializations (sub-class).

Does Dwarf Fortress count? You get to fully customize 7 dwarfs and embark on a fortress-building adventure

[Inanimate]

Does Dwarf Fortress count? You get to fully customize 7 dwarfs and embark on a fortress-building adventure

Dwarf Fortress is pretty much this, yeah. Just as an RTS. (or TBS).

I should really learn how to play DF someday.

[Aik]

I think the Geneforge series is pretty well up there. You recreate your party a lot and have to fiddle with each creation's stats each time. Lots of different choices for what kind of party makeup you have.

[alastair]

Spirit of the Century
Call of Cthulhu
Dogs in the Vineyard
Legends of Anglerre
Pathfinder

[dEnamed]

I'd say Realms of Arkania, however given that I had to look up what it's actually called outside of german speaking countries (it's the "Das schwarze Auge" over there), makes me think it never got quite popular on an international market. Maybe the followup game 'Drakensang' got more recognition?
Anyways, it allows you full customization of your party from name/class/race/portrait and is based on the vast background of the "Das schwarze Auge" Pen and Paper Series, kinda like the german answer to D&D. Unlike D&D however, it focusses much less on a 'high-magic fantasy' aspect and instead sets up a medieval world with some quite rare random bouts of magic.
Quite the different atmosphere since you don't stumble over an abomination at every corner (I'm looking at you Dragon Suck II...).

Anyways if the old titles are kinda too old and you're willing to settle for one compromise, I can recommend Drakensang to you. It allows full customization of your main character, but not of your party members. You can chose which party members you take along, how you distribute their stats, their items, but you can't change their personality, class, race or looks. Still, its really a lot of customization despite this limitation and a quite decent game as well.

[Aik]

Spirit of the Century
Call of Cthulhu
Dogs in the Vineyard
Legends of Anglerre
Pathfinder

I think if we start listing customizable PnP RPGs we're going to be here a long, long time.

[Inanimate]

Spirit of the Century
Call of Cthulhu
Dogs in the Vineyard
Legends of Anglerre
Pathfinder

Video games, specifically. But thanks for the suggestions. 

[C.A. Sinner]

The examples given were chosen because they allowed you to name your characters, choose their class, etc.; also note that most start with a full party.

Ah, I get it now. Thanks for the clarification.

OK, so here are some suggestions that should be more in line with what you're looking for:

The first three SaGa games for the original Gameboy (called "Final Fantasy Legend" outside of Japan) have full-on party customization much like Wizardry, Bard's Tale etc. You can also include "monster" characters into your party who change into different monsters if you feed them different types of food. Pretty fun. Basic old-school JRPG otherwise though.

Also,
Dragon Quest IX
The Dark Spire (Great visuals, but if you didn't like EO you should probably stay away.)
Final Fantasy III (not 6)

[Inanimate]

The first three SaGa games for the original Gameboy (called "Final Fantasy Legend" outside of Japan)

Aaaaa, how did I forget those!? I love those games so much.

But, the third one didn't have a customizable party. You had four set dudes.

[C.A. Sinner]

Sorry, my bad. I've only played the first two so I assumed the third one was like them.