Combat

So, we want to reflect someone's skill in combat. What level fighter are they? If they are a higher level fighter, then you will almost certainly lose.

Initiative is not a function of Dexterity. It is a function of level difference plus situational factors.

HP: 4, 6, 8.

Who goes first? Someone has to go first. That's the big one. Who gets to make the first attack? Attacks miss on a 1. How much better am I than my opponent? Choose which die to roll. On a hit, roll damage die.

Damage die mitigated by my armor.
 * Unarmored: d6
 * Padded: d8
 * Leather armor: d10
 * Mail: d12
 * Plate: d20

Damage Table
 * 1) Killed
 * 2) Wounded
 * 3) Floored
 * 4) Injured
 * 5) Scared
 * 6) Shaken
 * 7) Nothing