Re: Chapter 5: The Witchwood
Gaston and Lenny are already suited in their own chainmail armor and have no interest in swapping for the bulkier hobgoblin chain. Anders wears leather and seems equally uninterested in wearing heavier armor, him being much slighter of build than his two muscular companions.
Jorr says he might consider chain armor as a younger man, but these days he values what little mobility he has left especially given what he calls a trick knee and a "slight crick in his lower back."
In any event, Gaston recommends hiding the hobgoblins' gear somewhere nearby, if speed if of the essence. Hauling several suits of chainmail, shields, bows, arrows, etc. will definitely slow the party down and potentially puts them at risk of being overrun.
Jorr says the party is free to retreat to his cabin, but given the size of the group, it might be difficult to cover everyone's tracks...especially if they're hauling gear.