A battle-hardened mercenary ready for the frontline, this figure features a classic kettle hat and heater shield combination. Clad in a quilted gambeson and a protective face mask, he embodies the gritty realism of a seasoned veteran in any low-fantasy or historical campaign.
A seasoned man-at-arms stands guard, his shield raised to intercept a blow while he prepares a counter-strike.
A mid-rank mercenary, a professional town guard sergeant, or a veteran infantryman in a fantasy army.
Artist: Vae Victis Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: The figure is in a defensive 'ready' stance with feet shoulder-width apart, shield raised for protection and sword held at the shoulder in an active guard.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Defending
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: castle battlements, city gate, dungeon entrance, noble's court, mercenary camp, village watchtower, mountain pass checkpoint
Encounter Scenarios: A city guard questioning travelers, A mercenary hired for protection, An enemy soldier defending a fort, A dungeon-dwelling ghost of a fallen knight
Power Level: Medium (score 35/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): ; Pathfinder (perfect): ; Warhammer Fantasy (good): ; Frostgrave (perfect): ; Mordheim (perfect): ; Kings of War (good):
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Average, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: realistic
Also suitable as: Half-Elf, Aasimar
Distinguishing Features: Kettle hat helm, Cloth face mask, Chainmail aventail
Weapons: arming sword: A straight-bladed medieval sword with a cruciform hilt.; dagger: A sheathed sidearm visible on the hip.
Armor: helmet (metal, head); chainmail (chainmail, shoulders and neck); gambeson (cloth, torso); boots (leather, feet/ankles)
Clothing: tunic, mask
Equipment: heater shield, belt pouch
Accessories: cross-straps
Character Classes: Fighter (perfect%), Paladin (good%), Guard/Soldier NPC (perfect%)
NPC Role: Town Guard
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Gritty / Realistic, Grimdark, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Dark Souls Hollow Soldier, Mordheim Mercenary, Kingdom Come: Deliverance Soldier, For Honor Black Prior-type, Game of Thrones Stark Footman
Miniature Dimensions: 34.0mm H x 19.7mm W x 21.7mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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