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The monk is one of the player classes in NetHack. Monk are always human, lawful, neutral or chaotic.

Starting Equipment

 * +2 leather gloves
 * +1 robe
 * blessed spellbook, which can be either healing, protection or sleep
 * random scroll
 * 3 potions of healing
 * food rations, apples, oranges and fortune cookies
 * 20% chance of a magic marker, or if not, then 10% chance of an oil lamp.

Monks know all nonmagical armors from the start. Their special spell is restore ability.

Monks receive a bonus when fighting unarmed and acquire most resistances as they level up. They are penalized for wearing body armor or eating non-vegetarian food.

There is a Monk FAQ.