preface:
I needed a smiter to run some keys. I found one. He seemed a bit rough on the edges...

I mean this smiter meant serious business. He's sort of a caveman I offered him to lend him nice gear:
"Jewelry and charms are for the ladies... Do you think I'm a lady?"

I was not too sure to hand him the keys after that comment. He wanted to reassure me:
"I'll wear boots, gloves and a belt you know... just nothing too fancy".

I told him I could at least give him some Full Rejuvs but he did not want any of that either...

the run:
Full run speeded-up version... Damaged vampirebone gloves dropping... upgrade!
https://youtu.be/KTOuo-l9nE0

Only the boss fights
https://youtu.be/LfE92_yZnn4

conclusion
He died and rose back to life. That's his secret. No time to Grief.