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.

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.