Neither of the cultists wore anything beyond cloth robes, nor had any notable dodging capability beyond that of ordinary humans.  It seemed that Tiamat, trapped in the Nine Hells as she was, had little capability to protect them beyond their minor spellcasting ability.<br/><br/>Araun's blade found a niche between one cultist's ribs, just missing his heart, though the off-hand strike had little luck.  In a near panic, the cultist cast a spell of healing upon himself, closing the wound but not fully healing it.<br/><br/>The kobold, however, jumped to his assistance, stabbing at the ranger for 4 damage.<br/><br/>Although the first pummeling from the monk wasn't enough to take down the other cultist, the second attack certainly did.