Defend the shoreline or board enemy vessels with the Gill Guard G, an elite aquatic soldier featuring a powerful blunderbuss and a full array of marine combat gear. With intricate details including finned ears, a crested helmet, and multiple sheathed weapons, this miniature is perfect for representing a Triton gunslinger or a seasoned Sea Elf veteran in any tabletop campaign.
A marine guard or coastal defender takes careful aim with a heavy firearm, likely preparing to repel boarders or defend a harbor.
An elite marine sentry, a pirate captain's bodyguard, or a seasoned PC gunslinger specializing in aquatic environments.
Artist: Vae Victis Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: The figure is standing in a wide, stable stance, leaning slightly forward with the torso rotated toward the weapon's barrel.
Action: Aiming
Mood: focused
Action Category: Attacking
Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk, Pirate
Suitable Locations: coastal fortress battlements, deck of a galleon, underwater city entrance, harbor master's office, maritime museum guard post, beach landing zone, dockside tavern, treasure vault on a coral reef, naval academy
Encounter Scenarios: serving as a disciplined marine guard for a wealthy merchant, a specialized mercenary hired for an amphibious assault, a member of an underwater civilization's elite defense force, an enemy skirmisher using black powder weapons in a coastal ambush
Power Level: Medium (score 42/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e) (perfect): Excellent for a Triton or Sea Elf Gunslinger/Fighter.; Pathfinder (perfect): Fits the aquatic races and firearms rules well.; Warhammer Fantasy (good): Could serve as a unique 'Empire' marine or a citizen of a coastal city-state like Marienburg.; Malifaux (good): Matches the stylized, characterful proportions and steampunk/weird-fiction vibe.; Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago (perfect): Ideal for a crewman or specialist in a tropical/maritime setting.
Race: Triton or Sea Elf, Sex: Male, Build: Athletic, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: Stylized Realistic
Also suitable as: Gill-man, Locathah (humanoid variant), Merfolk (with legs)
Distinguishing Features: Finned ears, Pointed boots resembling fins, Aquatic-themed armor
Weapons: blunderbuss: A heavy, short-barreled gun with a wide muzzle and a visible lock mechanism.; boarding axe: A single-edged axe head tucked into a belt loop on the back.; cutlass: A curved scabbard hanging from the right hip, typical of naval combat.
Armor: breastplate (metal, torso); helmet (metal, head); greaves/knee-cops (metal, knees)
Clothing: tunic, boots
Equipment: bandolier, belt pouch
Accessories: tasset-like pouch
Character Classes: Gunslinger (high%), Fighter (medium%), Paladin (Oath of the Open Sea) (low%)
NPC Role: Elite Maritime Guard
Creature: Not applicable (Humanoid), Size: Medium
Body: Not applicable
Mount: Not applicable, Size: Not applicable
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Gritty / Realistic, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Steampunk Victorian, Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Triton Musketeer, Sea Elf Pirate archetype, Saltmarsh Elite Guard, Davy Jones Crewman (un-mutated), Deep Sea Dragoon
Miniature Dimensions: 33.8mm H x 17.5mm W x 29.0mm D (base: 35.0mm)
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