This stoic Dwarf Spear Guard stands ready to defend the mountain halls, clad in heavy plate armor and a thick fur-lined cloak. Armed with a formidable leaf-bladed spear and a classic heater shield, this highly detailed miniature captures the indomitable spirit of a veteran dwarven warrior.
A veteran dwarven sentry standing watch at the entrance of a mountain hold.
A sturdy front-line tank for a player party or a formidable 'elite mook' for a DM to use as a gatekeeper or lieutenant.
Artist: Dungeons And Minis
Type: HERO
Pose: Standing in a relaxed but alert guard stance.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy
Suitable Locations: dwarven mountain fortress, underground throne room, stone bridge over a chasm, castle guard post, subterranean mining colony, treasure vault entrance, ancient stone ruins
Encounter Scenarios: An elite guard blocking the players' path into a restricted area., A veteran mercenary hired to protect the party's camp., A survivor found holding a doorway against waves of monsters in a dungeon.
Power Level: Medium (score 45/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): Classic Dwarf Fighter or Paladin.; Pathfinder (perfect): Excellent representation of a Dwarven Defender.; Warhammer Fantasy (good): Fits the Ironbreaker or Hammerer aesthetic well.; Frostgrave (good): Works well as a heavily armored soldier or templar.
Race: Dwarf, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized
Distinguishing Features: Full, thick beard, Large, heavy gauntlets, Short, wide stature
Weapons: Spear: A long spear with a textured wooden shaft and a large, leaf-shaped metal blade with a central ridge.; Heater Shield: A large, heavy shield with a riveted border and visible battle damage (scratches and notches) on the face.
Armor: Helmet (metal plate, head); Pauldrons (metal plate, shoulders); Breastplate (metal plate, torso); Chainmail (chain links, arms and torso); Gauntlets (metal plate, hands and forearms)
Clothing: Cloak
Accessories: Belt, Fur Collar
Character Classes: Fighter (high%), Paladin (medium%), Guard NPC (high%)
NPC Role: City Guard / Elite Sentry
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Noble / Heroic, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing, Gritty / Realistic
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval, Norse / Viking, Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Gimli (Lord of the Rings), Iron Hills Guard (The Hobbit), Ironbreaker (Warhammer Fantasy), Dwarf Defender (D&D Archetype), Thorin Oakenshield, Magni Bronzebeard (World of Warcraft)
Miniature Dimensions: 43.1mm H x 22.6mm W x 17.3mm D (base: 30.0mm)
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