This veteran marksman is captured in a focused kneeling stance, steadying his heavy musket for a precision shot. Clad in a traditional fur papacha and heavy winter kaftan, he is the perfect addition to any northern-themed army, Napoleonic horror party, or gothic skirmish game.
A veteran marksman steadies his breathing as he takes aim from a kneeling position to ensure a long-range hit.
A specialized sharpshooter or veteran infantryman capable of dealing high damage from a distance but vulnerable in close quarters.
Artist: Vae Victis Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: Kneeling on one knee, aiming a long gun
Action: Attacking
Mood: Focused
Action Category: Ranged Combat
Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Steampunk, Horror
Suitable Locations: Snowy mountain pass, City defensive walls, Trench on a battlefield, Frontier outpost, Forest ambush site, Foggy village street, Merchant caravan escort, Mercenary camp
Encounter Scenarios: A hired mercenary sniper providing overwatch for the party, An elite border guard blocking a mountain pass, A member of a monster-hunting squad in a gothic setting
Power Level: Medium (score 35/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar (perfect): An ideal proxy for Kislev Streltsi units.; Frostgrave (perfect): Fits the cold-weather, soldier-heavy aesthetic of the game perfectly.; The Silver Bayonet (perfect): Excellent for the 19th-century napoleonic horror setting.; Dungeons & Dragons (good): Perfect for a Gunslinger subclass or an NPC soldier.; Mordheim (good): Fits well with human mercenary warbands.
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Realistic
Distinguishing Features: Large moustache, Fur-textured tall hat, Bulky winter clothing
Weapons: Musket: A long-barreled firearm with a stock, forestock, and visible firing mechanism.
Armor: Padded (Cloth, Full torso and arms)
Clothing: Kaftan, Papacha, Baggy Trousers
Equipment: Bandolier, Satchel, Belt Pouch
Character Classes: Gunslinger (High%), Fighter (High%), Ranger (Medium%)
NPC Role: Elite Soldier / Frontier Guard
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Gritty / Realistic, Classic Fantasy, Grimdark, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Slavic / Eastern European
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Warhammer Kislev Handgunner, Russian Streltsy, Vostroyan Firstborn sniper, Historical Cossack Infantry, Frostgrave Marksman
Miniature Dimensions: 27.6mm H x 31.1mm W x 35.3mm D (base: 50.0mm)
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