E6 — Slave Pen – B2 — The Keep on the Borderlands

40 — Slave Pen

The iron door is secured by a bar, chain, and heavy padlock. Inside is a litter of straw, a bucket, and the following slaves: 3 kobolds [statistics 1], 1 goblin [statistics 2], 4 orcs [statistics 3], and 2 humans [statistics 4] - optionally add 1 dwarf [statistics 5] and 2 elves [statistics 6] in place of 2 of the kobolds and 1 of the orcs. They are chained to the wall with a common chain and a heavy padlock. All will fight against the bugbears if given weapons. (Treat as AC 9 unless protection is provided.) The humans will serve as those noted in F., 24., above. The dwarf and elves, if used by the DM, may agree to help the adventurers as long as they stay in the Caves’ area continuously and fight. The other creatures will desert at first opportunity.

Original B2 statistics 1
AC 9, HD 1/2, hp 2 each, MV (40’), Save NM, ML 6

Original B2 statistics 2
AC 9, HD 1-1, hp 3 each, MV (20’), Save NM, ML 7

Original B2 statistics 3
AC 9, HD 1, hp 5 each, MV (40’), Save F 1, ML 8

Original B2 statistics 4
AC 9, F 1, hp 4 each, MV (40’), ML 7

Original B2 statistics 5
AC 9, D 2, hp 12, MV (40’), ML 8

Original B2 statistics 6
AC 9, E 1, hp 7 each, MV (40’), ML 8

Source: B2, PDF page 24. Original mechanics retained.

Kobold Prisoner

Original Basic D&D statistics — B2

Armor Class (descending)	9
Hit Dice	1/2
Hit Points	2 each
Movement per round	40’
Save As	NM
Morale	6

Source stat line

AC 9, HD 1/2, hp 2 each, MV (40’), Save NM, ML 6

Source: 40 — Slave Pen; Original B2 statistics 1. Unlisted statistics have not been invented.

Goblin Prisoner

Original Basic D&D statistics — B2

Armor Class (descending)	9
Hit Dice	1-1
Hit Points	3 each
Movement per round	20’
Save As	NM
Morale	7

Source stat line

AC 9, HD 1-1, hp 3 each, MV (20’), Save NM, ML 7

Source: 40 — Slave Pen; Original B2 statistics 2. Unlisted statistics have not been invented.

Orc Prisoner

Original Basic D&D statistics — B2

Armor Class (descending)	9
Hit Dice	1
Hit Points	5 each
Movement per round	40’
Save As	F 1
Morale	8

Source stat line

AC 9, HD 1, hp 5 each, MV (40’), Save F 1, ML 8

Source: 40 — Slave Pen; Original B2 statistics 3. Unlisted statistics have not been invented.

Human Fighter Prisoner

Original Basic D&D statistics — B2

Armor Class (descending)	9
Class / Level	F 1
Hit Points	4 each
Movement per round	40’
Morale	7

Source stat line

AC 9, F 1, hp 4 each, MV (40’), ML 7

Source: 40 — Slave Pen; Original B2 statistics 4. Unlisted statistics have not been invented.

Hirelings — Freed Prisoners and Optional Allies

Situation	Check / availability	Terms / behavior	Conditions
Human fighters	Two	Serve as the guards in area 24: one year for room and board, with armor and weapons supplied.	Distinct from the two merchant guards in area 24.
Optional dwarf and elves	One dwarf and two elves, only if substituted by the GM	May agree to help while the adventurers remain continuously in the Caves and fight.	Replace two kobolds and one orc; not additional prisoners. No wage stated.
Other freed creatures	As listed in the encounter	Fight bugbears if armed.	Desert at first opportunity; no continuing service promised.

Treat prisoners as AC 9 unless protection is supplied, following the source’s instruction.
Optional allies remain templates until the GM selects the substitution.

Source: B2, caves:40, PDF page(s) 24. Original narrative retained; original Basic D&D mechanics.