Brigand

 


Outlaws and mercenaries who make a living by raiding settlements and attacking travellers.

Armour Class6 [13], 4 [15], or 3 [16]
Hit Dice1 (4hp)
Attacks1 × weapon (1d6 or by weapon)
THAC019 [0]
Movement120’ (40’)
Saving ThrowsD12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (1)
Morale8
AlignmentChaotic
XP10
Number Appearing0 (1d4 × 10)
Treasure TypeA
  • Footmen: Half the group has: leather armour, shield, sword, shortbow.
  • Cavalry: The other half is mounted on riding horses and has: chainmail, shield, sword.
  • Leaders and commanders: For every 20 brigands, there is a leader (2nd level fighter). For every 40 brigands, there is a commander (4th level fighter). Leaders ride war horses (with barding) and have: plate mail, sword, lance.
  • Fortified camps: Bands commonly combine and live in a camp of 5d6 × 10 brigands.
  • Camp leaders: Combined camps are led by a 9th level fighter, plus a 5th level fighter for every 50 brigands. Also 50% chance of a magic-user (level 1d3 + 8); 30% chance of a cleric (8th level).

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