Maulers of Undermountain

Maulers of Undermoutain is a group of adventurers that will come into the Helm and Cloak tavern in Baldur's Gate Northwest immidietly after you talk to Gorpel Hind and his Band of Merry Fools at the bar. The party consists of Nader, Caturak, Wilf, Arlin, Pargus and their leader Gretek. When they enter Gretek will intiate conversation with your party member that is closest to the door and no matter what you reply Maulers will become hostile. If you have chosen conversation option 1 in the talk with Gorpel Hind, then the Merry Fools will help you in the fight and leave after it. Choosing option 2 results in them leaving immidiately so they wont help you.

Tactic for the Fight
One of the good tactics for this fight is having your fighter near the door and the other party members further away before starting conversation with Gorpel and after the Maulers come they will all be in one place. Give your fighter as much fire resistence as you can through potions, items or spells and after the Maulers come cast fireballs in the area. If you have a good aligned party watch for civilians as killing them results in a large reputation loss. Killing the whole party results in total of 5250 exp, 214 gold and many items including Battleaxe of Mauletar, Bracers of Defense A.C. 7, Adventurer's Robe and a Long Sword +1.

This tactic is usefull in other though battles throughout the game as well.