A battle-hardened veteran of the front lines, this Bleak Company warrior stands ready with a sturdy heater shield and a keen arming sword. Clad in a distinctive kettle hat and functional breastplate, he embodies the grit and stoicism of a professional mercenary who has survived many campaigns.
A disciplined soldier or mercenary stands guard, prepared for an imminent engagement.
A professional mercenary, a high-ranking city watch officer, or a veteran infantryman in a professional army.
Artist: Vae Victis Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: The figure is in a defensive 'on-guard' stance, legs spaced for balance, weapons ready.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: City watchtower, Castle wall battlements, Mercenary camp, Dungeon corridor, Village gatehouse, King's throne room, Front line of a battlefield, Tavern common room, Forest outpost
Encounter Scenarios: A mercenary for hire encountered in a tavern (ally), A city guard questioning the party at a gate (NPC), A member of a hostile raiding company (enemy minion)
Power Level: Medium (score 35/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): Ideal for a Fighter, Paladin, or high-AC Cleric.; Pathfinder (perfect): Excellent as a generic mercenary or soldier NPC.; Warhammer Fantasy (good): Fits the aesthetic of Empire State Troops or Bretonnian Men-at-Arms.; Frostgrave (perfect): Fits the Man-at-Arms or Knight specialist roles.; Mordheim (good): Works well for a Reikland or Middenheim mercenary.; Kings of War (good): Suitable for a Kingdom of Men infantry unit.
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Realistic
Also suitable as: Half-Elf, Aasimar
Distinguishing Features: Bowl-shaped kettle hat with chin straps, Strong jawline
Weapons: arming sword: A straight double-edged blade with a flat crossguard and a round pommel.; shortsword or dagger: A secondary bladed weapon tucked into a scabbard on the left hip.
Armor: helmet (metal plate, head); breastplate (metal plate, torso); shield (wood and metal, left arm/body)
Clothing: tunic, trousers
Equipment: Belt, Scabbard
Accessories: Chin straps
Character Classes: Fighter (perfect%), Guard / Soldier NPC (perfect%), Paladin (good%)
NPC Role: Town Guard or Mercenary infantry
Aesthetic: Gritty / Realistic, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing, Cool / Badass
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Empire State Troop (Warhammer Fantasy), Game of Thrones City Watch, Bronn of the Blackwater, Dark Souls Hollow Soldier, Age of Empires Pikeman (Kettle hat style), Kingdom Come: Deliverance Guard
Miniature Dimensions: 34.0mm H x 23.2mm W x 24.6mm D (base: 30.0mm)
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