The Elvish waybread is as tasty and nourishing as fresh rations, but keeps like--and weighs as much as--iron rations. That is, one pound of waybread will keep you fit and strong for a full day's march. It is a slightly sweet, twice baked honey-cake wrapped tight and kept moist in forest leaves.
You can take as much as you are willing to carry... if Desmond carried
nothing else but the clothes on his back, he could manage about 10 weeks supplies for himself, unencumbered.
ehiker133 wrote: Unless taking the bow would hamper his thieving skills, in which case he will pass on it and stick to his sling.
As a fighter/thief there is no reason a bow would disadvantage Desmond.
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Golgildir the Elf Medium (MV 12", AC 9, HD 1, hp 1/1, AL N) great cloak,
lantern; spells: color spray; scrolls: sleep, sleep, charm person
Hirelings: Georges;
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