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Brigand🔗

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


Armor Class 6 [13], 4 [15], or 3 [16]
Hit Dice 1 (4hp)
Attacks 1 × weapon (1d6 or by weapon)
THAC0 19 [0]
Movement 120’ (40’)
Saving Throws D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (1)
Morale 8
Alignment Chaotic
XP 10
Number Appearing 0 (1d4 × 10)
Treasure Type A

  • Footmen: Half the group has: leather armor, shield, sword, shortbow.
  • Cavalry: The other half is mounted on riding horses and has: chainmail, shield, and 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, and 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).