They also drop low level silvered leather....my cleric recently got a pair of Silvered leather farmer's gloves......+6 hits..Level 6. Cons yellow, same as Roman gloves, 10AF, just plus to hitpoints
Watch out when you are killing bandits. You will want to pull one at a time, otherwise you might end up fighting with 2 or 3 at the same time, which is not good for your health :)
Anyone else notice that this is the absolutely best way to get your level 5-7 armor? Let me save up my money for the more expensive Studded Leather, at least...