Remember, Elmo is only pretending inebriation, and IMO he actually is pretty sharp with a 15 INT & 16 WIS. This guy is an agent of the Viscount of Verbobonc, and he's spying on newcomers... I agree he needs fixed... to be a full 4th level ranger, not some Troika mix-up.
That rant reminds me of some thing my dad used to say, "don't let the truth get in the way of a good story" meaning just cos this is how it happened doesn't mean that you can't tell the story in your own way. I like to see people sticking to the rules in this game but only as long as its still fun, if its not fun whats the point, it becomes work not a game.
see, that REALLY needs to come into full effect in the game. maybe there should be a subplot where you can find him out, and he'll stop the charade!
Moose, I hope someone can & will find a way to add your idea in. I'm not for adhereing strictly to the exact letter of how it was written, but I do believe that there's a lot of un-explored (...or under-explored) plot that can make things better for all if it is developed in the spirit of the original module, or at least in true WoG fashion. This includes any and all 'firearms' one might find at some point in some mods along the way. Please excuse the previous 'rant'. Ahem...who is the real mad dog around these parts anyway...? oke: