With a heavy mallet in one hand and a live bomb in the other, Dara Shepherd is ready for any encounter the road throws his way. This highly detailed miniature captures a unique blend of traditional martial arts style and modern adventurer flair, complete with a backward cap and a massive hiking pack. His smug expression and powerful physique make him the perfect representation for a high-strength monk, an unconventional artificer, or a street-wise rogue.
A confident traveler or demolitionist taking a moment to survey his surroundings before proceeding with his task or journey.
A mid-level player character, a street-smart monk, or a high-ranking brawler in a local gang or mercenary company.
Artist: Hot Goblin Custom
Type: HERO
Pose: Upright, relaxed but ready, head turned slightly, arms holding equipment at the sides.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: Smug
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Wuxia/Eastern, Genre-Neutral
Suitable Locations: mountain pass, rural village road, monastery courtyard, traveling merchant caravan, shrine entrance, bridge crossing, drunken master's tavern
Encounter Scenarios: An eccentric traveling monk who offers a riddle or a quest, A demolition expert hired to clear a blocked dungeon path, A bandit or mercenary with a specialty in explosives, A friendly shepherd-monk encountered in the high peaks
Power Level: Medium (score 38/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (good): ; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (good): ; Ryuutama (perfect): ; Frostgrave (good): ; Fabula Ultima (good):
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Muscular/Athletic, Size: Medium, Age: Young Adult, Style: Stylized
Distinguishing Features: Backward baseball-style cap, Hand wraps, Muscular arms, Smug facial expression, Large hiking backpack
Weapons: Wooden Mallet: A heavy, cylindrical mallet head on a long handle, reinforced with studs and bands.; Bomb: A handheld sphere with a small wick or pull-tab at the top.
Clothing: Tunic, Pants, Sash, Cap
Equipment: Backpack, Rope
Accessories: Pouch, Hand Wraps
Character Classes: Monk (high%), Rogue (medium%), Artificer (low%)
NPC Role: Traveling laborer, mercenary, or wandering scholar.
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Anime / Manga-style, Classic Fantasy, Whimsical / Playful, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: East Asian — Chinese, Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: Short, Hidden
Similar to characters: Terry Bogard-type brawler, Pokemon Trainer-style adventurer, Street Fighter brawler, Wuxia Monk, Alchemist Artificer
Miniature Dimensions: 40.9mm H x 23.2mm W x 19.4mm D (base: 30.0mm)
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