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Mercenaries
Professional soldiers who can be hired to guard a character’s stronghold, clear monsters out of the surrounding lands, battle other armies, and so forth. Mercenaries will not participate in dungeon adventures.
Note that as Mercenaries are hired to perform non-adventuring military services, they are not treated as retainers. Unlike retainers, there is no limit on the number of Mercenaries a character can employ.
Locating Mercenaries
Mercenaries can be located by posting notices of help wanted. The response depends on the availability of suitable troops in the area and the offer made.
Wages
Outside of wartime: As listed in the Mercenaries table.
During wartime: All wages are doubled.
Upkeep
The monthly rate of pay includes food and basic gear. Most Mercenaries already have weapons and armour when hired, though their employer can give them additional gear. Note that armourers are required to repair Mercenaries’ armour and weapons (see Specialists).
Archer
Equipped with a shortbow, leather armour, and a sword.
Archer, Mounted
Mounted on a Riding Horse. Equipped with a shortbow.
Crossbowman
Equipped with a crossbow and chain mail.
Crossbowman, Mounted
Mounted on a Mule. Equipped with a crossbow.
Footman, Light
Equipped with a sword, leather armour, and a Shield.
Footman, Heavy
Equipped with a sword, chain mail, and a Shield.
Horseman, Light
Mounted on a Riding Horse. Equipped with a lance and leather armour.
Horseman, Medium
Mounted on a warhorse. Equipped with a lance and chain mail.
Horseman, Heavy
Mounted on a warhorse. Equipped with a sword, a lance, and plate mail.
Longbowman
Equipped with a longbow, a sword, and chain mail.
Peasant
Unarmed.
Wolf Rider
Mounted on a Wolf. Equipped with a spear and leather armour.
Mercenaries
| Type | AC | Morale | Wage per Month | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human | Dwarf | Elf | Orc | Goblin | |||
| Archer | 7 [12] | 8 | 5gp | – | 10gp | 3gp | 2gp |
| Archer, mounted | 9 [10] | 9 | 15gp | – | 30gp | – | – |
| Crossbowman | 5 [14] | 8 | 4gp | 6gp | – | 2gp | – |
| Crossbowman, mounted | 9 [10] | 9 | – | 15gp | – | – | – |
| Footman, light | 6 [13] | 8 | 2gp | – | 4gp | 1gp | 5sp |
| Footman, heavy | 4 [15] | 8 | 3gp | 5gp | 6gp | 15sp | – |
| Horseman, light | 7 [12] | 9 | 10gp | – | 20gp | – | – |
| Horseman, medium | 5 [14] | 9 | 15gp | – | – | – | – |
| Horseman, heavy | 3 [16] | 9 | 20gp | – | – | – | – |
| Longbowman | 5 [14] | 8 | 10gp | – | 20gp | – | – |
| Peasant | 9 [10] | 6 | 1gp | – | – | – | – |
| Wolf rider | 7 [12] | 9 | – | – | – | – | 5gp |