I learned the same lesson as you did. Next character will be more balanced, probably a druid.

Thank you for the clarification. Looks like the my plan is to Escape then! I have to admit I've had some unlucky Encounter rolls to face four Fear enemies in my last two dungeons. I am enjoying the game a lot. After this delve, I plan to undertake The Goblin's Goblet, and then roll up a new character for use with the World Builder.

Makes sense. Thanks. PS - my Dwarf Warrior just rolled high and got himself a Hellhound!