Roddybug usually calls the elemental when fighting starts in his area, probably when triggered by one of us going by, I think. Cookie will go with you, too, from the Inn.
As for the slimes, I think edged weapons are pretty ineffective with them, but I had luck with fire/acid, I think. Pick up some acid bombs/fire bombs at Durnan's if you think of it. [img]smile.gif[/img] A very tough hammer worked for me once, but it was from a much lower level and not something you'd likely have with a newish character unless you got lucky in the 'used items' area of Durnans!
(by which I mean when you're selling things and others have sold him some high powered stuff from down deeper in the Undermountain.)
PS: Yes, the drow in the basement are tough! If you make it through that, you're good for levels one and two down the well, no problem! You can always try those first and go back to the basement after you level up a bit, too.
[ 09-26-2006, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ]