A striking depiction of a veteran militiaman, this miniature features a detailed quilted gambeson and a formidable winged spear. With his resolute expression and iconic mustache, he serves as the perfect stoic defender for any village or castle gate.
A village militiaman or sentry standing a quiet watch.
A sturdy town guard, a member of a peasant militia, or a low-level NPC hireling for a party of adventurers.
Artist: Noah Strom
Type: HERO
Pose: The figure is standing in a neutral, grounded position with its torso square to the viewer and its spear held at the center of its body.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Suitable Locations: Village gate, Roadside checkpoint, Castle courtyard, Farmer's field, Tavern entrance, Militia barracks, Town square, Siege camp, Feudal manor
Encounter Scenarios: A bystander or witness to a crime, A low-level militia member defending a village from orcs, A quest-giver asking for help with a local bandit problem, A sentry guarding a restricted town district
Power Level: Easy (score 18/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (perfect): Ideal as a commoner or guard NPC.; Pathfinder (1e / 2e) (perfect): Fits the aesthetic of a low-level militiaman.; Warhammer Fantasy (perfect): Matches the aesthetic of Bretonnian or Empire peasants.; Frostgrave (good): Works well as a thug or man-at-arms.; Saga (good): Suitable for a medieval levy unit.
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Stocky, Size: Medium, Age: Middle-aged, Style: Stylized
Also suitable as: Halfling, Dwarf
Distinguishing Features: Extremely large, bushy mustache, Shoulder-length hair with a straight fringe, Heavy brow
Weapons: Winged Spear: A long spear reaching above the character's head, featuring a double-edged leaf-shaped blade and decorative wings/fletching below the point.
Armor: padded armor (cloth/padding, torso and upper arms)
Clothing: Tunic, Trousers
Accessories: Rope Belt
Character Classes: Commoner (high%), Fighter (medium%), Guard (high%)
NPC Role: Militiaman or Farmer
Aesthetic: Gritty / Realistic, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Western European Medieval, Slavic / Eastern European, Generic Western Fantasy
Hairstyle: Medium-length, Straight
Similar to characters: Age of Empires II Spearman, Witcher 3 Redanian Guard, Kingdom Come: Deliverance Peasant, Warhammer Empire State Troop, Mount & Blade Recruit
Miniature Dimensions: 48.9mm H x 22.0mm W x 20.3mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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