It takes a certain amount of character to show mercy to someone who's just run you through with a spear. Fortunately, Thomas is made of pretty tough stuff (In fairness, clerics get a pretty decent hit die).
Truthfully, when DMing this game, I never expected anyone to take prisoners. It's pretty unexpected, but there are some characters who would behave like that. It's good to see some players staying in character like that. It's not so good when fights get started over it (but more on that later).
Did you like seeing 'bonk'? Because, I have to say, that's a pretty solid sound effect. What's your favorite sound effect? Mine's "Foing, SAP! Spoodily Doof." For those curious, that's bending a saw backwards, hitting someone in the face with it, and they fall down the stairs. I'm not sure where it's from, maybe the Three Stooges, but it's inspired me. For better or worse, it's hard to say.
