Light in this room is not usually visible from
the southern approach, as a heavy drape
hangs inside the door. A peep hole therein permits observation by the occupants.

The guards in this room are loyal to
Brunk, the half-orc bandit lieutenant (see
room 243b). This detachment consists of
4 Level 0 bandits (2 human, 2 half-orc) and 1 half-orc leader (Level 3
Fighter). Each is garbed in black; the
swordsman also has a black cape.

The 2 human bandits are scurvy
knaves who prefer half-orc company to
human. One of this pair watches at a peep
hole in the south door, and alerts the others
if intruders are sighted. Each wears leather
armor, carries a light crossbow with 20
bolts, and has 2-5 gp.
<4 gp, 2 gp>

The 2 half-orc bandits wear chain mail
and shield; each carries a spear, shortsword,
and coin purse containing 3 cp, 3 sp, 3 ep, 3
gp, and 1 pp.
<6 cp, 6 sp, 6 ep, 6 gp, and 2 pp.>

The Swordsman, leader of this detachment, is fanatically loyal to Brunk, and will
remain so whatever occurs. He does whatever Brunk wishes. He wears plate & shield,
carries 31 gp and 4 pp, and has
a dagger with a tourmaline (worth 175 gp) set in the pommel, which was given him by Brunk.
His 17 Strength gives him a + 1 bonus on "to
hit" and damage rolls.

Human  bandits (2): AC 8 (leather armor),
MV 12 ", Level 0, hp 5 each, #AT 1, THACO 20n1, D 1-6
(shortsword), SA light crossbow (D 2-5);
XP 19 each
<opinionated, hedonist>

Half-orc  bandits (2): AC 4 (chain & shield), <medium shield, buckler>
MV 9", Level 0, hp 8, 6, #AT 1, THACO 20n1, D 1-8
(longsword), SA 1 spear each (D 1-6, ranges 1"/2"/3"); <2 spears>
XP 22, 20
<trusting, sober>

Half-orc <Axeman>: AC 2 (plate & shield), <medium shield>
MV 6", Level 3 Fighter, hp 18 (20), #AT 3/2, THACO 17,
D 4-11 (battle axe) (1d8+3);
XP 104 (112)
<fanatical>
<battle axe specialist>

<total coins: 6 cp, 6 sp, 6 ep, 43 gp, and 9 pp.>

(Total monster XP: 184) (192)
(Total treasure XP: 267) <check>
 

The plastered walls, paintings, wall hangings, 2 couches, and upholstered chairs in this room indicate that it was once a  well-appointed place for important Temple guests. A heavy drape hangs on the eastern portion of the south wall. A brazier and pair of torches (in sconces) both light and warm the room. The 10' square alcove to the north contains a pair of rude cots and a small table; the latter holds a flagon and several ceramic mugs.

The drape covers the south door, so that
light shows neither from the cracks nor the
peep hole. The flagon contains wine. <watered wine>

RECRUITS:

Level 2.
>>245.>>