Equipped for the harshest mountain treks, this Dwarven Rifleman combines traditional grit with deadly precision. Clad in a heavy travel cloak and carrying everything needed for a long-range scouting mission, he stands ready to take the perfect shot with his ornate long-rifle.
A dwarven marksman takes a steady, aimed shot from a low profile, likely from a concealed position in the wilderness.
A skilled long-range specialist who can provide covering fire or act as a high-value mercenary or scout NPC for the players.
Artist: Kyoushuneko Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: Crouched or kneeling in a wide stance, torso leaning slightly forward into the weapon.
Action: Standing/Aiming
Mood: focused
Action Category: Attacking
Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk
Suitable Locations: mountain pass, snowy ridge, forest overlook, dwarven citadel walls, underground cavern entrance, wilderness camp, mining outpost, highland trail
Encounter Scenarios: A wilderness guide leading the party through dangerous peaks, A mountain scout providing long-range cover during an ambush, A gritty mercenary hired to guard a caravan through a pass, A lone survivor of a mountain expedition
Power Level: Medium (score 38/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e) (perfect): Ideal for a Dwarf Ranger or a Fighter with the Gunslinger archetype.; Pathfinder (2e) (perfect): Perfect fit for a Dwarf with the Gunslinger class.; Warhammer Fantasy (perfect): Matches the aesthetic of a Dwarf Thunderer or Engineer.; Frostgrave (good): Works well as a Marksman soldier for a warband.; Iron Kingdoms (good): Fits the 'Full Metal Fantasy' aesthetic of the setting.
Race: Dwarf, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized / Classic Fantasy
Also suitable as: Gnome, Halfling
Distinguishing Features: Long braided beard, Large nose, Stocky proportions, Large hands
Weapons: Rifle: A long-barreled black-powder rifle with a flared muzzle and a prominent firing mechanism (likely flintlock or matchlock).
Armor: Padded armor (cloth/leather, Torso and arms)
Clothing: Hooded Cloak, Trousers
Equipment: Backpack, Bedroll, Rope, Pouches
Character Classes: Ranger (high%), Fighter (Gunslinger) (high%), Artificer (medium%)
NPC Role: Mountain Scout or Border Guard
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Classic Fantasy, Gritty / Realistic, Grimdark
Cultural Aesthetic: Generic Western Fantasy, Steampunk Victorian, Norse / Viking
Hairstyle: Long, Braided, Hooded
Similar to characters: Bardin Goreksson (Vermintide), Dwarf Mountaineer (World of Warcraft), Ironbreaker (Warhammer), Gimli-type with a gun, Hearthkyn Warrior (Leagues of Votann)
Miniature Dimensions: 27.5mm H x 23.8mm W x 36.1mm D (base: 50.0mm)
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