NPC

Mad Hermit

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Mad Hermit

Solitary third-level thief in a hollow oak concealed by a bush, with a mountain-lion pet. May approach as a friendly holy man, then attack from behind when an opportunity presents itself and call the lion to help. Buried treasure and original thief abilities stay in their existing artifacts and narrative.

Primary location: 4 — The Mad Hermit

Original statistics: Mad Hermit. The linked existing block remains the counted encounter source.

Source inventory and valuables

Source: B2, wilderness:4, PDF page(s) 14. Role titles retained; no personal names or unstated mechanics invented. Original encounter narrative retained.

Mad Hermit

Original Basic D&D statistics — B2

Armor Class (descending)	4 due to leather armor, ring of protection +1 and Dexterity 17
Hit Points	15
Attacks	1 at + 2
Damage	3-8
Morale	10

Source stat line

Mad Hermit: (3rd level thief, AC 4 due to leather armor, ring of protection +1 and Dexterity 17, hp 15, #AT 1 at + 2, D 3-8, ML 10.) The hermit has a 30% chance to move silently and a 20% chance to hide in shadows. His madness gives him a +2 bonus to hit and a +2 bonus on damage (thus the bonus for striking from behind is + 6 to hit, and double normal damage + 2 points). He carries no treasure (other than the ring he wears!).

Source: 4 — The Mad Hermit; Original B2 statistics. Unlisted statistics have not been invented.