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7a — Jewel Merchant

This normal man and his wife are guarded by a pair of 2nd level fighters in chainmail and shield with sword and dagger. [statistics 1] The four are lodged in the eastern portion of the building, the merchant and his wife being on the upper floor most of the time. Each guard commands a huge dog trained to kill. [statistics 2] The merchant has a locked iron box with 200 platinum pieces and 100 gold pieces inside. Secreted in his belt are 10 gems of 100 gold piece value each. He will buy gems at 60% to 90% (d4 x 10 + 50%) of value. He sells at 110% to 140% (d4 x 10 + 100%) of value. His wife wears a jeweled bracelet, necklace, and earrings (600, 1,200, and 300 gold piece value respectively), also available for sale as per gems. They are awaiting a caravan back to more civilized lands. All persons here have 3d6 silver pieces each upon their person. The apartment is well-furnished, but there is nothing of particular interest or value, except for the coins, gems, and jewelry noted.

Original B2 statistics 1

AC 4, F 2, hp 17, 12, #AT 1, D 1-6, ML 8.

Original B2 statistics 2

AC 6, HD 3, hp 12, 11, #AT 1, D 1-6, MV (60’) Save F 2, ML 9.

Source: B2, PDF pages 9, 10. Original mechanics retained.