Stats in parenthesis are for when the armor is loaded with equipment.

Gnomish Workman’s Leather: Gnomish workmen wear leather armor adorned with dozens of timy pockets, pouches, metal clasps, and tool holders. Typically these are filled with a bizarre collection of coins, nails, and tools. An “empty” set of gnomish workman’s leather provides protection similar to studded leather armor.

When the pouches and pockets are filled, the protection increases by one; however, it restricts the movements of the wearer, and thus benefits less from the dodge bonus of high dexterity.

Converted from theAD&D 2e Arms & Equipment Guide by Static.)