Originally Posted by PetrusOctavianus
I don't remember my tactic against the mouse, but I did beat on first try with four of my guys ending up dead.
Against the Beast I succeeded when I realized Resurrection could be cast in combat. I finished the combat with four characters barelt alive. My guys were multiclassed and levels 28-36.

Cool .
Seems like the mouse wasn´t all that fiendish for you after all (personally I remember it as being easier than the Beast as well, even though it, IIRC, granted more experience).

Also, seconding the Wizardry Gold not recommendation.