Ad blocker detected: Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker on our website.
I thought it also happens if you try to steal from him in non-combat and he catches you? Or does he just plain attack you for that?
"Winning Strategists are certain of triumph before seeking a challenge. Losing Strategists are certain to challenge before seeking a triumph."
-Sun Tzu
Party NPC's never attack you for stealing (unless you've told them to "wait here until I get back"), and there's no such thing as stealing in combat. Other than that, you were completely right.