A battle-hardened veteran of the Bleak Company, this one-eyed warrior is sculpted with gritty realism. Clad in detailed chainmail and wielding a heavy shortsword and heater shield, he makes a perfect seasoned fighter or mercenary captain for your next tabletop campaign.
A veteran mercenary stands his ground, peering over the rim of his shield as he waits for an approaching enemy.
A veteran mercenary sergeant, a competent mid-level player character fighter, or a seasoned dungeon guard.
Artist: Vae Victis Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: Standing in a defensive/guard stance with legs spread for stability; left arm raised with shield, right arm lowered with sword.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: determined
Action Category: Defending
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: castle battlements, city gatehouse, village perimeter, mercenary camp, dungeon corridor, cobbled street, border fort, military encampment
Encounter Scenarios: A town guard questioning travelers at the gate, A mercenary hireling available for protection, An enemy footman guarding a boss's chamber, A survivor of a defeated military company found in the woods
Power Level: Medium (score 35/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): Ideal for a Fighter, Paladin, or high-AC Cleric.; Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar (perfect): Matches the aesthetic of Empire State Troops or Men-at-Arms.; Frostgrave (perfect): Excellent as a Man-at-Arms or Knight follower.; Mordheim (perfect): Fits the gritty, low-fantasy mercenary aesthetic perfectly.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): Standard martial NPC or PC.; Mork Borg (good): The eyepatch and grim expression fit the dark fantasy vibe.
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Middle-aged, Style: Realistic
Also suitable as: Half-Elf, Dwarf
Distinguishing Features: Eyepatch over left eye, Large nose, Grimacing expression, Prominent chin
Weapons: shortsword: A straight, double-edged blade with a simple crossguard and rounded pommel.; arming sword: A second sword is visible in a scabbard hanging from the left hip.
Armor: helmet (metal, head); chainmail (chain links, neck and shoulders); shield (metal or wood, torso and left arm); bracers (metal or leather, forearms)
Clothing: tunic, pants, gloves
Equipment: belt, pouch
Accessories: scabbard
Character Classes: Fighter (high%), Paladin (medium%), Guard / Mercenary (high%)
NPC Role: Veteran Soldier or Mercenary
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Gritty / Realistic, Grimdark, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval, Slavic / Eastern European, Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Beric Dondarrion (Game of Thrones), Snake Plissken-type warrior, Dark Souls Hollow Soldier, Warhammer Empire State Troop, Guts (Berserk - early mercenary era)
Miniature Dimensions: 34.9mm H x 20.9mm W x 20.4mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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