I've seen this before too. Yesterday I started a game with a ranger, made absolutely no save, talked to Medreth, the farmer, and the apothecary gal to pick up their quests. Was planning to head to the crossing, but low and behold, grimoire and wand gone from wizard and one of the weapon sets from the priest. Game died right there.
Just happened again.
https://mega.co.nz/#!D48X0AjI!NMvdaJa_JSfnMyuCjwEo7k0iq55kaILDIh2-CPBhqCY
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