This veteran warrior from the Bleak Company is captured in a dynamic combat stance, ready to crush foes with his heavy flanged mace. Clad in a reinforced breastplate and clutching a sturdy heater shield, his grimacing face reveals a seasoned fighter who has survived countless skirmishes.
A grim-faced mercenary advances through a chaotic battlefield, bracing behind his shield for an incoming blow while preparing a crushing counter-strike with his mace.
Acts as a challenging elite guard, a mid-tier mercenary antagonist, or a seasoned player character fighter/cleric in a low-to-mid level fantasy campaign.
Artist: Vae Victis Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: The figure is in a mid-stride advancing pose. The left arm is extended forward to brace the shield, while the right arm is cocked back with the elbow high, holding a mace behind the head.
Action: Attacking
Mood: fierce
Action Category: Combat
Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Horror
Suitable Locations: besieged castle wall, dungeon corridor, city gatehouse, muddy battlefield, fortified bridge, dark forest road, ruined village square, mercenary camp, underground vault, thieves' guild hideout
Encounter Scenarios: A member of a gritty mercenary band guarding a high-value target (Enemy/Ally)., A city watchman or guard patrolling a dangerous district at night (Bystander/Ally)., A low-level dungeon dweller or brigand participating in an ambush (Minion)., A player character's specialized hireling or man-at-arms (Ally).
Power Level: Medium (score 35/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): ; Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar (good): Excellent as a Freeguild Guard or Empire State Troop.; Mordheim (perfect): The 'Bleak Company' aesthetic fits the grim-dark urban ruins perfectly.; Frostgrave (perfect): Ideal as a Soldier or Man-at-Arms.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): ; Mork Borg (good): Matches the gritty, dismal tone of the system.; Saga (good): Works for historical medieval scenarios.
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Realistic
Distinguishing Features: Sunken eyes, Prominent nose, Bared teeth/grimace
Weapons: Flanged Mace: A heavy, one-handed mace with a flanged head consisting of several vertical ridges, visible in the back view (Image 2).; Shortsword: A sheathed sidearm visible on the left hip in the left side and right side views (Images 3, 4). The pommel is simple and rounded.
Armor: Helmet (Metal, head); Breastplate (Metal, torso); Gauntlets (Leather, hands and forearms); Shield (Wood/Metal, left arm/torso)
Clothing: Tunic, Trousers
Equipment: Pouch, Scabbard
Accessories: Belt, Baldric/Strap
Character Classes: Fighter (high%), Cleric (medium%), Guard / Mercenary (high%)
NPC Role: Infantryman / Guard / Man-at-arms
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Gritty / Realistic, Grimdark, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Dark Souls Elite Knight, Mordheim Mercenary, Warhammer Empire Greatsword, Game of Thrones Man-at-Arms, Bronn-type mercenary
Miniature Dimensions: 33.7mm H x 17.5mm W x 21.9mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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