One thing I should point out about the Black Dragon Scale armor. It's great for a Ranger! My Ranger is an Archer and as such is limited to leather armor. This coupled with dex=18 puts his armor class at -3. It may not be the greatest armor in the game, but it has it's uses. A thief can also use it.
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Sir Taliesin
If they take my gun can I still use my Axe?