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== Mercenaries ==

To hire mercenaries, all equipment must be bought. In addition, there is a monthly fee (paid in advance) which doubles during times of war. 

Most mercenaries are hired at trade fairs. 

=== Archer (Longbow) - 4 gp/month ===

Longbow Archers are able to operate as light infantry when not employing bows. 

=== Archer (Shortbow) - 3 gp/month ===

These troops do not fight as infantry except in desperate situations. 

=== Artillerist - 5 gp/month ===

Required to operate siege weapons

=== Captain - 500-800 gp per month ===

A captain is a fighter of 5th - 8th level. Can captain as many scores of men as levels (so 100-160 men), and one lieutenant per level. Costs 100 gp per level per month.

Determine level with d10: 1-4 = 5th, 5-7 = 6th, 8-9 = 7th, 10 = 8th

=== Crossbowman - 2 gp/month ===

Can use any sort of crossbow. Heavy crossbowmen typically wish a light infantryman to accompany as shield bearer. Fight as light infantry.

=== Footman, Heavy - 2 gp/month ===

Trained to fight in close formation. Typically sword & shield, axe and shield, pole arms, etc.

=== Footman, Light ===

Skirmishers who do not fight in close formation. Useful in rough terrain, woods, etc.

=== Footman, Pikeman ===

Especially trained to fight with pikes and manuever with them. Mercenary pikeman are of high quality (good morale!)

=== Hobilar, Heavy 3 gp/month ===

Mounted infantry that ride into combat and then dismount to fight.

=== Hobilar, Light 2 gp/month ===

Mounted infantry that ride into combat and then dismount to fight.

=== Horseman, Archer 6 gp/month ===

Generally nomadic folks, undisciplined and prone to looting. Fight hand-to-hand only if circumstances fource it. Wears leather or chain, and can carry small shields when not using bows.

=== Horseman, Crossbowman 4 gp/month ===

Only light crossbows. Wield handheld weapons in combat if necessary.

=== Horseman, Heavy 6 gp/month ===

Trained to operate in close formation and use most weapons common to henchmen.

=== Horseman, Light 3 gp/month ===

Not trained to operate in close formation. Skirmish-Raider types only.

=== Horseman, Medium 4 gp/month ===

Operate in formation, but are lighter horses and do not ride as close to their fellows.

=== Lieutenant 200-300 gp/month ===

A fighter of level 2 (70%) or 3 (30%). Can control 20-30 troops, depending on level. Can command 2 or 3 lieutenants.

100 gp per level per month to hire.

=== Sapper/Miner 4 gp/month ===

Fight as heavy footmen, if required. Wear light armour because of their duties. 

=== Sergeant - 10 * troop rate ===

A sergeant is a 1st-level fighter who can command up to 10 soldiers. The cost of a sergeant is ten times the base rate of the troops he or she commands.

=== Slinger 3 gp/month ===

Slingers can wear light armour and shields and use slings. They can use lighter weapons (e.g. short swords, hand axes, daggers).