No point in running away. Our speeds are too close to each other for that to be a viable tactic.
Round 3 (of this combat)
Bob misses (rolled an 8), Xeph hits (rolled natural 19, 10 to confirm crit), but does not do enough damage to bypass Bob's hide. Xeph also readies shield.
Round 4
Bob misses (rolled a 9), and Xeph misses (rolled an 8).
Round 5
If we both miss this round, the combat ends in a draw. Bob has a tactic that ensures damage will be done, if he chooses to use it. Let me know what you decide to do.