Thank you everyone for your comments.
It clearly seems evident that I need to decide on the type of team I want before I proceed which makes sense.
My initial thought which I was previously working on was a Phasma assist build with this team...
Phasma (Lead) - Farmable
Lumi - Farmable
Sid - Farmable
Kylo - Semi Farmable
FoTP - Semi Farmable
This would then mean I can get all to 7* without having to spend any further monies. I have managed to get enough shards for Sid to be 7* now so I can focus on something else for Arena shipments now...ANY SUGGESTIONS?
The reason I was saving for this team is Kylo, FoTP & Phasma will have a great chance to assist when each other attacks. They are not quick attackers other than Sid therefore FoTP could get killed before anyone other than Sid attacks which would be a big problem...other suggestions?
The current team I am using (which I am finding very enjoyable) is...
QGJ (Lead) - Chromium but already 6*
Lumi - Farmable
Poe - Farmable
Leia - Chromium and only 5* but still solid and is at around 3500 power and still on gear level 6 so a lot of room for improvement.
Old Ben - Chromium again and only 4* but his debuff is soo good and seems to tank a good amount of damage. I don't know whether the AI knows not to target him because of his unique as he is always left to the last 2. He could be replaced but not sure who will fill his shoes?
The obvious reason for this team is speed and to attack first with at least three chars attacking before they do (80% of the time). The dmg from QGJ, Lumi and Leia is key here. Leia doesn't seem as bugged as everyone is saying as her multi-chance attacks seem to be close to her actual percentage chance.
I think I currently prefer the second team although upgrading their stars will be difficult. I haven't really had a chance to try the first team though and I could find it more enjoyable.
Anyone had any experiences with the first team or something similar?
ps...I have a low level Consular and no old Daka so my only other healer is Barriss.