Is there a way to defend against the Steal action?  It's very annoying to have some minor Gobbo take your stuff.

If there isn't, there should be!  Like "Block" or "Guard" or some other actions(s) should defend against theft.  Or you should get the item back if you win.

Theft takes the first item in your inventory.  There should be a way to deliberately reorder your inventory then!  (I tried sorting it, that didn't work.)  I don't care if Gobbo makes off with a bandage or a lube.  But a scroll?

The first item thing also means that stealing back doesn't work.  I get his wine.