Mercenaries
Hired soldiers who will guard, patrol, and otherwise serve in wilderness settings, but only as part of a larger force, not an adventuring party.
Note that as mercenaries are hired by a character to perform specific services, they are not treated as retainers and thus do not count toward a character’s maximum number of retainers.
Contents
Wages
Outside of wartime: As listed below.
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 may give them additional gear. Note that armourers are required to repair mercenaries’ armour and weapons (see Specialists).
Mercenaries
Type | AC | Morale | Wage per Month | ||||
Human | Dwarf | Elf | Orc | Goblin | |||
Archer | 6 [13] | 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 |
Archer
Equipped with a shortbow, leather armour, and a shield.
Archer, Mounted
Mounted on a riding horse. Equipped with a shortbow.
Crossbowman
Equipped with a crossbow and chainmail.
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, chainmail, 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 chainmail.
Horseman, Heavy
Mounted on a warhorse. Equipped with a sword, a lance, and plate mail.
Longbowman
Equipped with a longbow, a sword, and chainmail.
Peasant
Unarmed.
Wolf Rider
Mounted on a wolf. Equipped with a spear and leather armour.