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I recently made a post about a builder series of regular townsfolk (http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qo7t?Townsfolk-Builder-Series-Set). Since then I came up with some more idea's so I compiled them into a complete set focussed on townsfolk and the likes.
Normally I only buy a few packs from sets, but this one I'd buy a case. Mind you, I know this set won't ever happen, but I can put my idea's out there and dream ^_^
==== Common (15) ====
Boy (Small)
> A small sized, unarmed young man in raggy clothes and a bit dirty.
Girl (Small)
> A small sized, unarmed young woman in a raggy dress and a bit dirty.
Peasant
> A regular male commoner in simple clothes. Unarmed.
Laundress
> A regular female commoner carrying a basket of linnens.
Beggar
> A woman in worn dress holding out her hand.
Slave
> A mostly naked man in chains. Also doubles as a criminal prisoner
City Guard
> A city guardsman.
Sailor
> A man dressed in sailor clothing
Porter
> A man carrying a crate or large bag
Monk
> A medieval male monk dressed in simple robes. Can double as cultist
Nun
> A woman dressed in simple white priestly robes. Can double as healer, nurse, etc.
Pig (small)
> A pig, preferably in a running position. Let hillarity ensue.
Guard Dog
> An actual dog, not a wolf, with a spiked collar
Sheep
> A medium sized, wooly sheep that can get lost
Hand-cart
> A medium sized cart on two wheels, sized to be pulled by a single man or a donkey with a small load
==== Uncommon (13) ====
Man-servant
> A properly dressed snobby lackey who can double in a pinch as a vallet or butler
Maid-servant
> A reasonably properly dressed serving wench without cups or serving trays.
Merchant
> Somewhat weighty man with a scroll and courtiers outfit. Could also double as a lower court noble.
Blacksmith
> A dwarf wearing a leather apron and a hammer
Baker
> Fat dwarven woman wearing a cooking hat and holding a rolling pin
Butcher
> Man wearing an apron covered in blood with a cleaver stuck to his side. Also usable as mad killer or torturer
Old Man
> An elderly man, walking with a hunch and a walking stick
Old Woman
> An elderly woman, walking with a hunch and a walking stick
Drunk
> A man carrying a bottle or cup and looking somewhat off-balance. Not a dwarf - they don't get drunk.
Donkey
> A donkey carrying a small load
Pony
> A pony equiped to be ridden by a halfling
Riding Dog
> A big dog equiped with a saddle to be ridden by a halfling
Doe
> A deer, a female deer
==== Rare (10) ====
Young Princess (Small)
> A young girl in a fancy, modest white dress. Could double as a nobles daughter, flower-girl or a holy child.
Young Prince (Small)
> A young boy in fancy clothes with a crown. Could double as a nobles son or halfling king.
Queen
> A regal woman wearing an impractical gown and a crown.
King
> A regal man wearing a crown, holding a scepter wearing a cloak
Abbot
> An elderly man leaning on a staff, with a solemn look of wisdom on his face. Can double as a stereotypical wizard or advisor. Matches with the monks.
Mother Superior
> A woman dressed simularly to the nun, but with a different colour and pose to serve as the leader of the nunary
Scribe
> A young adult man, dressed in proper clothes, carrying a scroll and quill. Can also double as a messenger
Courtesan
> A female elf who is at risk of catching a cold
Jester
> A man dressed in bright colours, here to entertain
Stag
> A majestic male stag with branching antlers to go with the doe's
==== Large Uncommon (9) ====
Angry Mob
> Tightly clustered group of people with pitchforks and torches. Not too angry so they can be used as spectators as well.
Ox
> A horned draft animal that can double as a regular cow
Light Horse
> A saddled arabian horse capable of running really fast
Heavy Horse
> A saddled frissian horse capable of carrying or pulling any load
Light Warhorse
> An arabian horse equiped with leather barding, leaving it fast and capable
Heavy Warhorse
> A frissian horse with steel barding over its entire body, making it an effective tank on the battlefield
Cart
> A 2 wheeled vehicle that can be pulled by a horse, or ox. Large enough to contain 1 medium miniature
Rowboat
> A rowboat, with oars. Could stick out of the base a bit to make room for 2 medium miniatures
Chariot
> A 2 wheeled vehicle designed to be pulled by a horse into battle. Large blades at the wheels for killing folk
==== Large Rare (7) ====
Relic Bearers
> A palanquin holding a small statue or effigee of a saint, being held up by two bearers dressed in robes to match the monks
Camel
> A one or two humped camel, here from far off lands
Carrying Chair
> A carrying chair, held up by two strong men, to transport nobility from place to place. Includes the two men lifting it.
Wagon
> A 4 wheeled vehicle with an open top. Bigger than the Cart
Raft
> A makeshift boat made from flotsam and available wood, big enough for 2-3 medium sized mini's
Large Cage
> A cage big enough to contain a regular, medium sized miniature. Of course we should be able to put a mini inside *squee*
Sled
> A sled that can be pulled by dogs or horses through the snow
==== Guargantuan Unique (1) ====
Keelboat
> A proper ship, with a single mast and sail, with room on deck for miniatures, combat, etc. Naturally ships come in bigger sizes, but this should be useful in many situations!
==== Visible Huge pack ====
Full Carriage
> A huge sized, decorated proper carriage as used by nobility. The carriage comes with 2 additional horses equiped to pull it, so actually contains a huge and 2 large mini's rather than 2 huge ones, and the horses are in a similar style to the heavy horses so you can make it a 4 horse carriage. Bonus points if a separate rider miniature is added
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I doubt there would be massive interest in such a set, although I'd buy it.
I know, but I can dream, and also, there do appear to be more townsfolk coming, according to rumours, so that's awesome ^_^
If Erik Mona says: "More townsfolk figures are on the way. Not necessarily in this set, but the one after this one has a couple", I'm happy.
I'd buy a couple cases of this in a heartbeat, as a hunter, though, I must object to your stag being a medium male deer, the proper term for a male of that size would be "Hart."
Here are some others I'd like to see:
1/2 Orc lamplighter / street cleaner;
The Baker as a Gomish woman, instead of a Dwarf;
a Dwarven Brewer, however . . .;
A Gnomish Banker, an Elven (wild) Drover, a Halfling Tailor, a half-elven seamstress, a 1/2 Orc strumpet, a madame, an elven pimp, a gnome enforcer (lets go against stereotype here), an executioner, a city watch captain, a consulting detective.
And a clubfooted hunchback in jester's motley with an evil sneer and brooding brow.
If you're going to dream, dream big!!
We do a lot of role-playing (with miniatures) and have had our share of battles in town, so definitely would buy a set like this.
Although I would have to agree with MrVergee, I just don't see interest from enough people for them to justify a full townsfolk set.
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I am hoping to do a tavern-themed set some time in the future, which would be a great place to include some of these figures.
We've already done town guards in Heroes & Monsters (and there's another one coming shortly), and a fifth of the Skull & Shackles set probably qualifies for your sailor mini.
If you can stomach a monkey on his shoulder and a spell effect on his hand, S&S's Gilbrok the Tongue is our best "old man" so far. He seems to fit your other criteria.
Legends of Golarion has a king and a queen already. I can see maybe doing a less martial-looking (and better executed, frankly) king in a future set, but I think Queen Ileosa is pitch perfect and fits your description perfectly.
At least three other suggestions of yours are coming within the next two sets.
The rest will have to wait, but a lot of them are enticing.
Erik, obviously you can’t divulge any set names, but can you at least let us know how many sets you have planned ahead right now (after Reign of Winter)?
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We've already done town guards in Heroes & Monsters (and there's another one coming shortly)
I hope that the upcoming town guard "matches" those from Heroes & Monsters. I really enjoyed getting guardsman type minis, and I'd prefer to expand that "unit" rather than start another.
You can bet it on it being different type of town guard mini. Even when reprints have been done (with the encounter packs), the minis are at the very least repainted.
I really don’t see them reprinting minis in newer sets. And if you really want more H & M town guards, you can always purchase the singles for them. Besides, if you have a different town guard mini, you could say it’s uniform/markings are for a different town. :)
You can bet it on it being different type of town guard mini. Even when reprints have been done (with the encounter packs), the minis are at the very least repainted.
I really don’t see them reprinting minis in newer sets. And if you really want more H & M town guards, you can always purchase the singles for them. Besides, if you have a different town guard mini, you could say it’s uniform/markings are for a different town. :)
I think his intent was misinterpreted. He's not hoping for a repaint, but that the new sculpt has the same paint scheme as the H & M guards so they don't look out of place when used together.
I'd buy a couple cases of this in a heartbeat,
As would I.
I am hoping to do a tavern-themed set some time in the future, which would be a great place to include some of these figures.
The rest will have to wait, but a lot of them are enticing.
Liking the sound of the tavern-themed set, also liking that you're liking some of the other ideas being presented.
Minis are not always just for tactical use and combats :-)
I think his intent was misinterpreted. He's not hoping for a repaint, but that the new sculpt has the same paint scheme as the H & M guards so they don't look out of place when used together.You can bet it on it being different type of town guard mini. Even when reprints have been done (with the encounter packs), the minis are at the very least repainted.
I really don’t see them reprinting minis in newer sets. And if you really want more H & M town guards, you can always purchase the singles for them. Besides, if you have a different town guard mini, you could say it’s uniform/markings are for a different town. :)
Ahh, ok. Yes, I misunderstood.
To be honest, I wouldn’t have too much issue if the upcoming town guard mini(s) differ too much from the H & M ones, as I will just use them as varying ranks, or as I said, they are guards for a different town.
Just as long as they ‘look’ like town guards, which I don’t anticipate that being an issue.
Minis are not always just for tactical use and combats :-)
Fully agree.
I think his intent was misinterpreted. He's not hoping for a repaint, but that the new sculpt has the same paint scheme as the H & M guards so they don't look out of place when used together.
Yeah, I wasn't super clear. I mean same color scheme, not reprints or repaints. It drives me nuts when a given miniature line returns to a given generic type of figure over and over, but redesigns to the extent that the new figures look weird next to the older figures.
I am hoping to do a tavern-themed set some time in the future, which would be a great place to include some of these figures.
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The rest will have to wait, but a lot of them are enticing.
Thank you for the feedback! There are indeed some excellently usable miniatures of this nature already! Queen Ileosa works very well as a queen for any nation.
Coming up with idea's is fun and I'm grateful for the replies and the insights from the people behind the scenes. It's appreciated ^_^
I'd be interested in as many non-combat minis as I can get. I love to have the non-aggressive style mini to use for npc's and such. I'd like to see more merchant and noble types to use in more political battle type situations.