Thank you, good ideas. I replaced the vortex with Invisible Stalker for a somewhat drastic change with a slightly similar feel. Took your advice elsewere. I've got the 1st 12 pages in my doc and converted.
Looking way ahead: any insight or want to take a go at this encounter?
PIYARZ - SAGE, HUMAN, MALE: AC 7; MV 12"; Sage; hp 25; #AT Nil; D Nil; SA Spells; SD Regeneration (see imp) ; MR 25% (see imp); AL LE; S 10, 117, W 14, D 12, C 11 , Ch 9; xp 330; THACO N/A. Clothing - short-sleeved black robe and tunic with belt (see below) . Spells memorised (cast as if level 8 magic user) - magic missile, mirror Image, tongues, Rary's mnemonic enhancer (cast giving him magic missile, sleep, light).
Personal treasure - platinum chain belt (value - 1500gp), bracers of defence AC7 and a ring of fire resistance. 3 monks: AC 6; MV20"; MK6; hp 20 each; #AT3/ 2; D 2-8 (open hand) ; SA/SD As standard for class; MR Std; lnt Ave; AL LN; xp 385 each; THACO 18. 11mp familiar (in raven form) : AC 2; MV 6"/18"; HD 2+2; hp 11 ;
SD Regeneration, magical or silver weapons to hit, invisibility; MR 25%; lnt Ave; AL LE; SizeS; xp 308; THACO 16; MM. Piyarz will attempt to keep out of melee combat and cast spells (starting with mirror image). The monks will fight to the death to defend him. The imp will revert from its raven guise to its normal form and become invisible when the party enters. Its first attack will be a suggestion spell ('surrender') after which it will use its tail to defend itself and/or its master. If it is killed, Piyarz will lose his regenerative powers, 12 hit points, his magic resistance and his Tongues spell. He will also only cast spells as if a 3rd level magic user from then on.